Odisha MBBS Student Gangraped in Bengal: Father Cites Safety Concerns, Plans to Return Home

Oct 12, 2025 04:26 pm CST

The father of a 23-year-old MBBS student from Odisha, who was gangraped in West Bengal's Durgapur, has decided to take his daughter back home citing safety concerns. The second-year medical student was attacked while out with a friend Friday night, with three arrests made so far. The incident has sparked political tensions between Bengal and Odisha governments, with Chief Ministers of both states responding to the case that comes amid growing concerns about women's safety in educational institutions.