Following arrests in connection with an alleged rape inside a Kolkata law college, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has publicly disavowed associations with the accused student leader—though specific details of his identity or party role remain undisclosed. This move appears designed to shield the party from mounting public criticism as the case gains momentum.

Kolkata Police have arrested three individuals tied to the incident and secured their custody through July 1. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken initiative by requesting a formal report from local authorities—signaling a rigorous, impartial investigation.

The BJP has escalated calls for the resignation of the state’s Chief Minister, citing a perceived lapse in law-and-order oversight. The BJP's heightened political pressure draws attention to the case’s potential ramifications for West Bengal’s ruling party .