Student gang-raped in Kolkata college, 3 held

KOLKATA: A college student in Kolkata was allegedly raped by her two seniors and a former student of the educational institute, police said on Friday. The three accused were arrested on Thursday night in connection with the gang rape, an officer said.

The incident took place on June 25 evening when the woman went to the college and was taken by the three accused to a room inside the educational institute and gang-raped, the police said.

"The student lodged a complaint with the Kasba Police Station, and the three accused were held on Thursday. As of now, the matter is at an initial stage," the officer said. Medical tests of the woman are being conducted, he said. The accused will be produced before a court on Friday, he added.