“The South Calcutta Law College Assault: Power, Silence, and a Girl’s Fight for Justice”

June 25th, 2025 — South Calcutta Law College

A horrific incident involving a 24-year-old law student shocked the entire city. It wasn’t just an assault on her life—it reignited nationwide outrage and fear. Because a similar tragedy had already occurred in this very city not long ago.

Today, I’m going to tell you about a case that many of you might already predict the outcome of just by hearing the beginning. To be honest, this case reflects a very sorry and critical state of our nation—one that repeats itself far too often. This incident is eerily similar to the RG Kar Medical College case from last year, where the principal tried to cover up a heinous act of power abuse.

🕒 Around 3:30 PM

A 24-year-old first-year law student came to South Calcutta Law College to submit her examination form—just a routine process every student completes before exams. However, that day turned out to be the darkest day of her life.

🕢 Around 7:30 PM

As it began to get dark on campus, according to the victim’s testimony, three men—Monojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukherjee—lured her into the ground-floor guard room near the student union office. This room, considered a safe space, became a prison for her that night.

Monojit Mishra (31), a former student and temporary non-teaching staff member, previously known for advocating women’s rights on campus, had access to that room. Shockingly, he is now the primary accused.

He initially tried to have a conversation with her and, according to the statement, proposed marriage. When the girl declined—explaining she loved someone else—his anger turned into violent action.

According to the victim, she pleaded with folded hands, saying, “I love someone else, please let me go,” but Monojit didn’t stop. He stripped her and forcibly raped her—just because she said no.

Meanwhile, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee stood guard outside, ensuring no one entered. They didn’t just enable the assault—they shielded the crime and recorded it in a 90-second video clip, later recovered from their phones.

The girl did everything she could to resist. She fought back with all her strength, but Monojit and his aides overpowered her. They even hit her with a hockey stick, leaving bite marks and scratches on her chest and neck. When she had a panic attack and asked for her inhaler, the accused handed it over—but offered no medical help.

You might ask—Was no one outside? Did no one hear her screaming?

There was a security guard—Pinaki Banerjee, stationed right outside the guard room. But he did nothing. He neither intervened nor alerted the authorities. He simply ignored the entire crime.

🕙 Until 10:50 PM, the assault continued—for over three hours.

When the assailants were done, they left her in the room as if she were just an object. Before leaving, they threatened to leak the video online and harm her family and boyfriend if she told anyone.

Gathering the last bits of her strength, the girl escaped. Though she left the room, the trauma and fear stayed with her. Yet she mustered the courage to report the crime to the police.

But who were these men who had no fear of law, authority, or consequences?

Was it true, as the media claimed, that they were connected to political parties?

The Accused

1. Monojit Mishra (31):

Former student and criminal lawyer at Alipore Court. He was working on a 45-day contract as temporary non-teaching staff. Once a leader of the Trinamool Congress Student Wing (TMCP), old photos of him with top TMC leaders have gone viral. However, the TMC now claims he has had no ties to the party since 2022. According to police, Monojit had a history of harassment and abusing his influence.

2. Zaib Ahmed (19):

A first-year student and Monojit’s loyal supporter in TMCP events. Easily manipulated, he joined the crime on Monojit’s instructions.

3. Pramit Mukherjee (20):

A second-year student who helped record the crime and stood watch. He also had a history of misconduct and harassment. Students said these men ran the campus with fear and unchecked power. Even after graduation, Monojit continued to control campus affairs informally—creating an atmosphere of intimidation.

He would click inappropriate photos of female students, touch them without consent, sit on their laps, and force them onto his. Nobody dared speak up—because he was powerful.

Several FIRs had been filed against him in the past, but political connections protected him. No one touched him.

4. Pinaki Banerjee (55):

The college security guard who stood silently outside during the crime. CCTV footage confirmed his presence. He was later arrested for criminal negligence.

Police Action

On June 26th, the survivor filed an FIR at Kasba Police Station. By evening, Monojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed were arrested near Talbagan Crossing at 7:20 PM. Pramit Mukherjee was picked up from his home the next morning.

All their phones were seized—revealing the 90-second video clip that proved the assault.

On June 28th, Pinaki Banerjee was also arrested.

A five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed. The crime scene was sealed, forensic evidence collected—including hair strands and a hockey stick. CCTV footage between 3:30 PM to 10:50 PM confirmed the victim’s claims, showing her being forcibly taken to the room.

Medical examination by NRS Medical College confirmed bite marks and scratches, validating her statement.

Political Fallout

Sadly, instead of focusing on justice for the victim, the case quickly turned political. The BJP accused the TMC of shielding Monojit due to past connections, citing photos with senior TMC leaders. BJP also claimed that women were not safe in Kolkata or West Bengal.

The TMC denied any link, saying Monojit had been removed in 2022 and reiterated their support for the survivor. They urged not to politicize the case and demanded strict punishment.

Protests erupted across Kolkata. Students, junior lawyers, and political groups took to the streets demanding justice. The National Commission for Women called for a time-bound investigation.

Classes at the college were suspended, and the entire campus was sealed as a crime scene. Shockingly, the girl was taken back to the same room where the assault occurred to recreate the entire crime for the investigation.

As of July 1st, 2025, all three accused remained in police custody, and charges were also filed against Pinaki Banerjee.

Final Thoughts

As I said in the beginning, this case reminds us strongly of the RG Kar incident. It raises a critical question: What safety measures truly exist for students inside our colleges?

Both this and the RG Kar case reveal a disturbing gap in campus safety across educational institutes in West Bengal.

The SIT is still investigating whether this attack was pre-planned and if more people were involved.

But the most disturbing thing I've noticed in this case—just like in previous ones—is public victim-blaming.

Despite police confirmation, many elderly citizens blamed the girl, questioning why she went to college. Some even said it was her fault.

Let me say this clearly—if we don’t change our mindset, then not just roads, not just colleges, not just workplaces—girls won’t feel safe even in their own homes.

This report is written on July 1st, 2025. If there are any future updates, I’ll share them through a follow-up post.

Until then, I hope you’re safe and close to your loved ones.

I’ll see you again very soon.

Bye bye.