Three arrested as woman alleges sexual assault at party in Kolkata

The three accused — all IT sector employees — were arrested after the woman lodged a complaint of rape at the police station concerned on Saturday.

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A case under Sections 364-A (kidnapping for ransom), 302 (murder), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code was registered, the police said, adding that they were yet to add sections of rape.

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Three persons were arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a woman IT sector employee at a party in Kolkata’s New Town area, police said.

A special investigation team (SIT) under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Manav Singh has been formed to investigate the case, officials said.

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It was claimed that the complainant and her colleagues gathered at a flat for a party on Friday night. She alleged that she was sexually assaulted after she was made to have a drink that was spiked.

The three accused — all IT sector employees — were arrested after the woman lodged a complaint of rape at the police station concerned on Saturday.

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