In a significant development in the Kolkata college gang rape case, the city police on Friday, July 4, 2025, reconstructed the crime scene with all four arrested accused present. The exercise took place at the South Calcutta Law College campus, where the heinous incident allegedly occurred on June 25. Starting around 4:30 AM, the police brought in Monojit Mishra (a former student leader and current contractual staff), current students Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, and 55-year-old security guard Pinaki Banerjee to recreate the series of events. The reconstruction lasted for approximately four to five hours and was closely supervised by senior officials from the Detective Department.
During the process, the accused were taken to key locations inside the college, including the students’ union room, the washroom, and the security guard’s room, all of which had been sealed off for investigation. The purpose of the reconstruction was to verify the sequence of events described by the survivor, align it with the physical evidence, and identify discrepancies, if any, in the testimonies of the accused. The police also conducted 3D mapping of the crime scene to create a detailed digital record, which will assist forensic experts and support the case during the judicial proceedings.
The investigation team is now in the process of cross-referencing findings from the reconstruction with medical reports, DNA and blood samples, bench scrapings, and CCTV footage. One of the disturbing details being investigated is the survivor’s claim that she was restrained with a hockey stick during the assault. Additionally, police sources revealed that some of the accused had allegedly recorded videos of the crime, which were later used to threaten and blackmail the victim.
The survivor, who is a law student, is receiving counseling and has recorded her statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code before a magistrate. The case has sparked widespread outrage across Kolkata and West Bengal, prompting political parties to demand swift justice and stronger campus security. The college remains closed, and student protests continue to gain momentum, as the city awaits further legal action against those involved in the brutal act.
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