IN PHOTOS: BJP supporters protest in Kolkata after Durgapur gang rape incident

Updated On: 13 October, 2025 07:19 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Protests erupted in Kolkata on Monday as BJP supporters raised slogans and took to the streets over the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur, West Bengal. (PICS/ PTI)

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Protests erupted in Kolkata on Monday as BJP supporters raised slogans and took to the streets over the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur, West Bengal. (PICS/ PTI)

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Congress workers also resorted to a separate protest against the crime. Several workers have been detained during the protest

<p>In the latest development, police confirmed the arrest of two more individuals in connection with the case, taking the total number of accused in custody to five</p>

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In the latest development, police confirmed the arrest of two more individuals in connection with the case, taking the total number of accused in custody to five

<p>Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has stepped in, issuing a strong statement condemning the crime and recommending several urgent measures to support the survivor</p>

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Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has stepped in, issuing a strong statement condemning the crime and recommending several urgent measures to support the survivor

<p>Following a fact-finding visit by NCW member Archana Majumdar, the commission has suggested academic relief for the student, including a special examination to prevent academic loss due to trauma</p>

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Following a fact-finding visit by NCW member Archana Majumdar, the commission has suggested academic relief for the student, including a special examination to prevent academic loss due to trauma

<p>Members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad burn an effigy during a protest over the alleged rape of a medical student in West Bengal`s Durgapur</p>

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Members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad burn an effigy during a protest over the alleged rape of a medical student in West Bengal`s Durgapur

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