Kolkata, Oct 12: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district as “shocking” and said that no accused would be spared.
Speaking to reporters before leaving for natural disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, Banerjee said her government has zero tolerance for such incidents. “This is a shocking incident… We have zero tolerance for such crimes. Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others. Nobody will be spared.”
Banerjee said the medical institution concerned also bears responsibility for the incident. “Private colleges must ensure security within and around their campuses,” she said.
The TMC supremo also said female boarders, especially those from outside the state, should follow hostel rules and not venture out late at night. (PTI)
