Kolkata Youth Held for Raping Differently-Abled Woman

October 11, 2025

Kolkata: A youth was arrested from Kolkata’s port area on Saturday for allegedly raping a differently-abled woman, the police said. The arrest followed swift action after an FIR was lodged at the Nadial Police Station late Friday night.

Swift Police Action in Kolkata Case

According to a Kolkata Police official, the complaint was filed around midnight on Friday, prompting an immediate investigation.

“A written police complaint on the matter was filed at around midnight on Friday at the Nadial Police Station. On the basis of the complaint, an FIR was registered. Investigation started immediately without wasting any time, and within hours, the accused person was arrested on Saturday morning,” the official said.

The accused was apprehended from in front of his residence around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Police have, however, withheld his identity until he is produced before a lower court later in the day. The public prosecutor is expected to seek police custody for further investigation.

Second Case: M.B.B.S. Student Gang-Raped in Durgapur

In a separate incident, a second-year M.B.B.S. student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped near a private medical college in Durgapur, located in West Burdwan district, on Friday night.

Police confirmed the incident on Saturday, stating that the survivor was reportedly dragged to a secluded location where the assault took place. A case has been registered against multiple suspects, though no arrests have been made so far.

Recurring Concern Over Crimes Against Women in Bengal

West Bengal has witnessed a disturbing pattern of sexual violence in recent years, with several high-profile cases sparking public outrage and political debate.

One of the most horrific incidents was the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in August last year — a case that drew nationwide condemnation and widespread protests.