Odia MBBS student gangrape in WB: Durgapur police secures evidence, to reconstruct crime scene

In a major development in the alleged gangrape of an Odia MBBS student, Durgapur police are set to conduct a full crime scene recreation, taking all five accused back to the location of the attack to piece together the sequence of events.

The step is aimed at securing evidence and establishing the movements of the suspects during the incident, stated reports citing police officials.

Durgapur Police Retrieve Evidence

As of yesterday afternoon, police have already apprehended all five accused. On Sunday, officers brought Sheikh Nasiruddin and Sheikh Riaz Uddin to their native villages to recover crucial evidence, informed sources.

The other three suspects, including Saifin Ul, are currently in police remand for interrogation. Authorities have recovered the clothing worn by the accused at the time of the crime and are questioning the survivor’s male companion to gain further clarity.

The crime took place in a remote, forested area behind the hospital building near Shobhapur, making initial on-site investigation difficult. Police have deployed drones and accessed the site on foot to document and secure the scene.

Interrogations continue to determine the roles of each accused and identify any additional accomplices.

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Public Outrage

Meanwhile, the case has sparked widespread protests in Durgapur. Public anger intensified after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee commented that the girl should not have gone out at night.

The remarks drew sharp criticism from leaders, including Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida. Student groups, local residents, and women’s rights activists have demanded swift justice and accountability.