Durgapur gang-rape: 2 accused file plea to confess; survivor says classmate molested her and fled | Kolkata News – The Times of India

Durgapur gang-rape: 2 accused file plea to confess; survivor says classmate molested her and fled | Kolkata News – The Times of India

DURGAPUR/KOLKATA: Two accused in the Durgapur gang-rape case, Sk Riyazuddin and Sk Safiq, moved a plea before a local court on Sunday for permission to confess their role in the Oct 10 incident.Police officers involved in the probe said if the court accepts the plea, the two may be treated as approvers during the trial….

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From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengal’s campuses safe for female students? CM’s ‘stay indoors’ stance underlines policy failure – The Times of India

From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengal’s campuses safe for female students? CM’s ‘stay indoors’ stance underlines policy failure – The Times of India

Mamata Banerjee’s ‘stay indoors’ stance on the Durgapur gang rape case underlines policy failure West Bengal has long projected itself as one of India’s safest regions for women. Kolkata, often described as a city of intellect and culture, routinely ranks high in safety perception surveys. According to the 2023 NCRB report, Kolkata has been ranked…

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Evening news wrap: Mamata questions why gang rape victim was ‘out at night’; Afghanistan warns Pakistan after deadly clash & more | India News – The Times of India

Evening news wrap: Mamata questions why gang rape victim was ‘out at night’; Afghanistan warns Pakistan after deadly clash & more | India News – The Times of India

(Photo credit: L- ANI, R-PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur but sparked controversy by questioning why the victim was “out at night.” Afghanistan’s foreign minister warned Pakistan of “other options” after deadly border clashes, prompting the closure of the Torkham crossing.Congress leader P…

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