A disturbing incident at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) has sparked renewed concerns over campus safety after a female student alleged she was drugged and raped inside the boys’ hostel by a fellow student on July 11, 2025.
According to the FIR filed at Haridevpur Police Station, the woman was invited to the hostel on Friday evening for what was described as a “counselling session.”
She reportedly consumed a drink offered by the accused, after which she lost consciousness. Upon regaining awareness, she realized she had been sexually assaulted. The accused allegedly threatened her with severe consequences if she spoke out.
Police detained the suspect late Friday night and confirmed his formal arrest on Saturday. Investigators are now reviewing CCTV footage and questioning students to reconstruct the sequence of events. The identity of the accused has not been publicly disclosed, reported NDTV.
#Breaking: College student allegedly raped by a second year management student of IIM Calcutta.
Victim claims she was raped inside the boys hostel on the pretext of counselling. Yesterday after the victim registered a complaint with the Haridevpur PS, the accused student was… pic.twitter.com/vp1CxYf1TI
— Pooja Mehta (@pooja_news) July 12, 2025
This incident comes just weeks after a separate case involving the alleged gang rape of a student at a law college in Kolkata, raising alarm over the vulnerability of students within institutional premises.
IIM-Calcutta has yet to issue an official statement. Meanwhile, student groups and rights organizations are calling for a transparent investigation and stronger safeguards for women on campus.
The case remains under active investigation. Authorities have assured that medical examinations and forensic analysis will guide the next steps.