Overview
- West Bengal Police took six people into custody, arresting the survivor’s classmate after finding inconsistencies in his statements.
- A videographed reconstruction of the incident was conducted at the forested site with all detainees and the classmate present.
- Officials say early evidence and the survivor’s recorded statement suggest one person carried out the assault while others’ roles are under review.
- CCTV timelines and variations between the survivor’s initial medical account and later police statement have become central to the investigation.
- The Calcutta High Court restricted outsider access to the hospital and campus and directed police to permit a BJP demonstration at an approved site, as forensic results are awaited.