In a distressing incident at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C), a female student has alleged that she was raped by a fellow student inside the institute's boys' hostel. The incident, reported on Friday, has sparked outrage and concern within the academic community.
According to police sources, the accused student has been apprehended following the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) by the victim at Haridevpur Police Station. The complaint detailed a harrowing sequence of events: the victim was reportedly lured to the hostel under the guise of a counselling session. There, she was allegedly administered a drink laced with drugs that rendered her unconscious. Upon regaining consciousness, she discovered that she had been sexually assaulted.
"The woman stated in the FIR that she was called to the hostel for a counselling session. She then became unconscious after consuming a drink laced with drugs at the hostel. The woman realised she had been raped after regaining consciousness," a police officer confirmed.
Furthermore, the victim has accused the perpetrator of issuing threats to dissuade her from disclosing the assault. Police promptly acted on the complaint, detaining the accused initially and subsequently formalizing his arrest.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another shocking case in Kolkata, where a student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college just weeks ago. The successive cases have amplified concerns regarding campus safety and the efficacy of institutional security measures.
"The accused student was detained last night before being formally arrested," the police officer added, emphasizing ongoing efforts to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Authorities at IIM-Calcutta have assured cooperation with law enforcement agencies in conducting a comprehensive investigation into the allegations. The institute, renowned for its academic excellence, now faces scrutiny over safety protocols and student welfare mechanisms.
As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders await further developments while advocating for stringent measures to ensure the safety and security of students across educational institutions.
This incident underscores the imperative for robust preventive measures and a swift judicial process to deliver justice and deter such reprehensible acts in the future.
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