A member of the National Commission for Women (NCW) visited South Calcutta Law College on Sunday, days after a young woman was allegedly gang-raped on campus. The 24-year-old law student was reportedly attacked by one former and two current students on 25 June. Four people have been arrested so far, and a special team has been formed to handle the case.
During the visit, the NCW representative was stopped from meeting the survivor or seeing where the incident took place. She claimed that neither the police nor the officials in charge could confirm where the woman and her family are staying now. The Commission was not allowed to take photos or gather details from the scene.
The NCW member also met with the officer overseeing the investigation to check on the progress. She stated that the Commission wants to understand how the family is coping and whether the police acted properly. The team planned to visit the woman’s family in Champahati to speak with her parents and check if they are receiving the help they need.
The incident has caused political tension. A minister from the West Bengal government criticised the NCW for only visiting this case and questioned why the body has not looked into similar crimes in other states like Manipur and Odisha. She claimed that the NCW is not working independently and appears to focus on selective matters.
The situation remains tense as public concern grows over safety in educational spaces and the handling of such sensitive cases. The NCW is expected to file a full report after completing its review.