Incident Overview

Timeline of Events

Night Before:
- Victim speaks to parents, says goodnight.
- At 2 AM, has dinner with colleagues.
- Watches Olympics in seminar hall, falls asleep around 3 AM.
Next Morning:
- 7:30 AM: Victim's body found in seminar hall with 10 injury marks.
- 10:53 AM: Hospital assistant superintendent contacts victim's parents, first claims she's unwell, then says she committed suicide.

Initial Response:
- Police commissioner and health secretary visit for investigation.
- Protests erupt demanding justice and autopsy.
CCTV Footage Review:
- Focus on a man in shorts and sleeveless shirt seen near seminar hall at 4 AM.
- Identified as Sanjoy Roy, later tracked via cellphone location.
Sanjoy's Arrest:
- Admitted to being drunk during the incident, Bluetooth earphones found at crime scene link him.
- Previous domestic abuse complaints against him ignored by police.

Principal's Actions:
- Principal Sandip Ghosh blamed the victim, making irresponsible comments about her being alone at night.
- Resigned but was transferred to another position instead of facing consequences.
Public Reaction:
- Widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the case.
- Trust in Kolkata police and state government eroded, leading to CBI involvement.

Key Details:
- Evidence suggests multiple assailants involved.
- Gruesome details in the report indicating severe assault.

Cultural Reflection:
- Incident highlights societal failures in protecting women.
- Calls for better support systems for women in public spaces.
Call for Change:
- Need for improved policing and justice system rather than just punitive measures.
- Focus on education about gender equality to prevent future incidents.

The case remains unresolved, with ongoing protests and demands for justice.
Calls for accountability from both the government and police to ensure safety for women and proper handling of such serious crimes.