Durgapur gang rape case
Durgapur Gang Rape Case: Chargesheet Filed Within 20 Days, Fast-Track Trial Promised
Oct 30, 2025 07:20 pm CST
In a swift legal action, authorities have filed a chargesheet within 20 days in the Durgapur medical student gang rape case. Six accused face 18 charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanghita, with prosecutors promising to complete the trial within 60 days. The incident involving a private medical college student has sparked widespread outrage across the city.
Firdous Sheikh Named Primary Suspect in Durgapur Medical Student Gang Rape Case
Oct 28, 2025 06:15 pm CST
A second-year medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang raped in Durgapur, West Bengal on October 10, with Firdous Sheikh identified as the main accused. Five others, including the survivor's boyfriend and classmate, were named as co-accused, with the classmate described as the "main conspirator." All six accused have been denied bail and will remain in judicial custody until October 31.