Odisha Women’s Commission team heads to Durgapur to help MBBS gangrape survivor; alleges no support from WB Commission
A team of Odisha State Women's Commission will soon visit Durgapur in West Bengal to investigate and extend all possible assistance to the Odia medical student who was allegedly gang-raped near a private college in Paschim Bardhaman district recently, informed Chairperson of the Commission, Sobhana Mohanty, on Sunday.
Terming the incident as “extremely barbaric”, Mohanty informed that every effort is being made to coordinate with
the survivor’s family. She further said that the Odisha State Women's Commission is closely monitoring the case.
“The survivor’s family is in touch with us. In my personal capacity, I am doing everything possible to ensure a proper response. There is no one above the law; those responsible will certainly be punished,” she said.
Shockingly, Mohanty also stated that her Commission’s attempts to contact the West Bengal Women’s Commission had remained unsuccessful.
District Administration Support
Under the leadership of Balasore ADM, a team has also been dispatched to Durgapur to assess the incident firsthand. The team will coordinate with local authorities and ensure that all possible support, including medical, legal, and logistical assistance, reaches the survivor and her family.
DSWO Jyotsna Mohanty stated that the survivor, a native of Balasore district, is showing gradual improvement.
“Necessary coordination is being maintained with West Bengal Police,” she said, adding that the Odisha government will provide all possible support to the family and the survivor during her recovery.
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Chief Minister Extends Support
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spoke with the survivor’s father, assuring full government support.
He confirmed that a senior official has been designated to coordinate with West Bengal authorities to ensure continuous medical, legal, and emotional assistance for the survivor. CM Majhi also pledged additional support if required and stressed that the accused must face the strictest punishment under the law.
Investigation Progress
Three people have been arrested in connection with the case within 36 hours of the incident, while two others remain at large. The Odisha delegation is scheduled to meet local police officials in Durgapur to review the investigation and the medical support being provided to the survivor.
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