Bengal gang rape case: Police arrest fourth suspect, say his bike was used by accused to flee crime scene

The police said Nasiruddin will be produced before the Durgapur city court and that they will seek his remand. Later in the day, they said, all suspects will be taken to the crime spot for reconstruction of the incident.

On Sunday, the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate arrested Apu Bauri, 21, Firdous Shiekh, 23, and Shiekh Riazuddin, 32, in connection with the gangrape case.

Booked under Section 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to gang rape, and Section 3(5) for joint criminal liability, the three men were sent to 10-day police custody.

How police made a breakthrough

Police sources said they recovered the rape victim’s mobile phone from the three suspects arrested Sunday. They said one of the suspects called the victim from their cellphone or a companion’s phone, and that the call was traced. After tracking the mobile tower signal, the police launched a massive search operation in a forested area behind the college, leading to the arrest of the three suspects.

The police said the second-year MBBS student, who belongs to Balasore in Odisha, was allegedly dragged outside her college campus and raped Friday night. She had gone off campus with a male friend when she was sexually assaulted.

The victim was later rushed to the hospital, where her condition is stable, but she is traumatised, her family has said.

Speaking to The Indian Express over the phone Sunday, the victim’s father said, “My daughter is a bit stable now. I have just met her. I want justice for my daughter .”

Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and has sought an action taken report in five days. The West Bengal Commission for Women has also taken suo motu cognisance of the case. It has also sought a report from the police within 15 days.

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