NEW DELHI: The three men accused of gangraping a student inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25 spent several hours drinking in the institute’s guard room after committing the crime, police said on Saturday.
The prime accused, Monojit Mishra , along with Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, even warned the college’s security guard to stay silent before heading out for dinner.
“After committing the crime, the three consumed alcohol in the guard's room and then asked security guard Pinaki Banerjee to keep his mouth shut about the incident,” an investigating officer was quoted as saying to news agency PTI.
The trio later went to a dhaba along EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning, police said.
Investigators believe the gangrape was not a spontaneous act but a planned assault. According to the officer, Call Detail Records (CDRs) revealed multiple conversations among the accused in the days leading up to the incident.
The investigation further revealed that Monojit tried to seek help the next day. On June 26, he contacted an “influential” person in Deshapriya Park, someone who had reportedly helped him in the past. However, that individual refused to assist this time, sensing the gravity of the situation, the officer added.
After being turned down, Monojit reportedly tried reaching out to several of his so-called “mentors” in different areas of the city. “Monojit went to various parts of the city including Rashbehari, Deshapriya Park, Gariahat, Fern Road, and Ballygunge Station Road, trying to meet his mentors. Mobile tower data also indicated that he visited someone near Karaya police station,” the officer said.
Police say Monojit's movements after the crime suggest he was trying to get help to run away or hide the case.
Security guard Pinaki Banerjee has also been arrested, and the college has come under scrutiny for lapses in safety and oversight. The case is being probed by a Special Investigation Team formed by Kolkata Police .
The incident sparked protests and outrage across the city.
The prime accused, Monojit Mishra , along with Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, even warned the college’s security guard to stay silent before heading out for dinner.
“After committing the crime, the three consumed alcohol in the guard's room and then asked security guard Pinaki Banerjee to keep his mouth shut about the incident,” an investigating officer was quoted as saying to news agency PTI.
The trio later went to a dhaba along EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning, police said.
Investigators believe the gangrape was not a spontaneous act but a planned assault. According to the officer, Call Detail Records (CDRs) revealed multiple conversations among the accused in the days leading up to the incident.
The investigation further revealed that Monojit tried to seek help the next day. On June 26, he contacted an “influential” person in Deshapriya Park, someone who had reportedly helped him in the past. However, that individual refused to assist this time, sensing the gravity of the situation, the officer added.
After being turned down, Monojit reportedly tried reaching out to several of his so-called “mentors” in different areas of the city. “Monojit went to various parts of the city including Rashbehari, Deshapriya Park, Gariahat, Fern Road, and Ballygunge Station Road, trying to meet his mentors. Mobile tower data also indicated that he visited someone near Karaya police station,” the officer said.
Police say Monojit's movements after the crime suggest he was trying to get help to run away or hide the case.
Security guard Pinaki Banerjee has also been arrested, and the college has come under scrutiny for lapses in safety and oversight. The case is being probed by a Special Investigation Team formed by Kolkata Police .
The incident sparked protests and outrage across the city.
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