Mamata Banerjee / Mamata Banerjee on Durgapur Gangrape: 'Girls Shouldn't Roam Out at Night', Blames College Administration for Safety

Mamata Banerjee: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a controversial statement on Sunday regarding the gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur, while expressing grief over the incident, she said that girls shouldn't roam outside at night, especially in deserted areas, and should be more careful. The Chief Minister placed the entire responsibility for the incident on the college administration, stating that private colleges must take responsibility for the safety of their female students, while instructions have been given for strict police action, and three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case. The Durgapur rape case has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP and other opposition parties against the Mamata government. Mamata Banerjee's statement came after the Odisha CM demanded stringent action. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul even compared the Mamata government to the Taliban. Meanwhile, a team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) visited Durgapur on Sunday, while bJP leader and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar questioned the law and order situation in the state, alleging that Mamata Banerjee has turned West Bengal into a safe haven for rapists and criminals.

Incident Details and Father's Plea

The incident occurred on Friday in Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman district, when the victim, a. Second-year medical student from a private college, went for dinner with a male friend. On their way back, three individuals stopped them, while her friend fled, and the accused then assaulted the student. The victim, originally from Jaleswar, Odisha, is currently undergoing treatment, while police have arrested three suspects, while two others remain at large. The victim's father has appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to allow him to. Take his daughter back to Odisha, expressing fears for her safety in West Bengal.

NCRB Data and Past Incidents

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report, West Bengal ranks fourth among the top 5 states in India for crimes against women. This incident has brought back memories of the 2024 R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital case in Kolkata, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered. The continuous incidents raise serious questions about women's safety in the state.