Odisha medical student gang-rape: Balasore special team reaches WB; CM Majhi assures all support to family

A four-member team from the Balasore district administration has reached Durgapur to meet the medical student from Odisha who was allegedly gang-raped near a private medical college in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district.

The team, comprising the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Jyotsna Mohanty and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, visited the hospital on Saturday and interacted with the survivor and her family.

Odisha Officials Meet Survivor In Hospital

Speaking to reporters after the visit, DSWO Jyotsna Mohanty said the survivor’s health condition is gradually improving and that the district administration is providing all possible assistance.

“The survivor is a native of our district; hence, this special team has arrived at Durgapur to assess the situation. Her condition is now stable. We have assured the family that the Odisha government stands firmly with them. Necessary coordination is being maintained with West Bengal Police,” she stated.

The team is also scheduled to meet local police officials in Durgapur to review the progress of the investigation and the medical support being provided.

Meanwhile, National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar, who also met the survivor at the hospital, alleged that the law and order situation in West Bengal has “completely deteriorated.” She urged the Mamata Banerjee government to ensure strict action and speedy justice in the case.

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CM Mohan Majhi Speaks With Survivor’s Father

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Saturday, spoke directly with the survivor’s father, expressing solidarity and extending full government support. He assured that the Odisha government would take all necessary steps to help the survivor recover and resume a normal life.

The CM assured that all legal and logistical assistance would be provided to the family and also that the administration had already conveyed to the West Bengal government that the accused must face the strictest punishment under law.

CM Majhi added that a senior Odisha official has been designated to coordinate with West Bengal authorities to ensure the survivor receives continuous medical, legal, and emotional support. He also pledged additional assistance if the family requires it.

Meanwhile, three accused have been arrested after 36 hours of the incident, which has sparked nationwide outrage. However, two accused are reportedly still absconding. As of the last reports, the survivor is now stable but under treatment.