Odisha medical student gang-rape: CM Mohan Majhi urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for exemplary action

Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday expressed deep shock and condemnation following the gangrape of a second-year Odia medical student near a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal on Friday.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern as the rape survivor is currently undergoing treatment, and her condition is said to be critical.

In a tweet, CM Mohan Majhi urged the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, to ensure that exemplary action is taken against the accused in accordance with the law. The statement emphasized the urgency of delivering justice in this highly sensitive case.

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“The unfortunate incident of gangrape involving an Odia student in Durgapur, West Bengal, is highly condemnable and painful. I am deeply shocked upon hearing this news. In this sensitive matter, I strongly urge the Honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal, @MamataOfficial, to take exemplary action against the accused as per the law,” the CM said in a tweet.

“I pray for the speedy recovery of the victim. Additionally, I have instructed senior officials to contact the West Bengal government and take necessary steps. All possible assistance will be provided to the victim's family on behalf of the Odisha government,” he added.

Authorities in Odisha have also assured full cooperation, with senior officials instructed to coordinate with the West Bengal government to provide all necessary assistance. The Odisha government has pledged to extend every possible support to the victim’s family during this difficult time.

Meanwhile, BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya slammed the Mamata Banerjee government and tweeted, “This repeated failure of law and order exposes a disturbing pattern under Mamata Banerjee’s administration. The West Bengal Police must ensure a transparent and impartial investigation, unlike the RG Kar MCH case, which the Kolkata Police mishandled under instructions, so that the guilty face the harshest punishment under the law.”