Kasba rape: College suspends classes, shuts premises 'until further notice'

TAKE STRINGENT ACTION AGAINST ACCUSED: HIGHER EDU DEPT DIRECTS COLLEGE

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

KOLKATA: In the wake of the alleged gang-rape of a first-year student at the law college in South Kolkata, the state Higher Education department on Monday directed the college authorities to take stringent action against the accused and implement urgent measures to restore safety and discipline on campus.

Besides, the college has suspended all classes and announced the closure of the campus for students until further notice. A notice posted on the college website late Sunday night stated: "All BALLB and LL.M (General and Honours) classes of the College will be suspended and the College premises will remain closed for all students until further notice, as decided by the Governing Body."

According to official sources, the department has instructed the college to dismiss Monojit Mishra alias 'Mango', a former student and contractual staffer, and rusticate two current students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee, both of whom have been arrested in the case.