In a shocking revelation at South Calcutta Law College, Monojit Mishra, widely known by his alias ‘Mango,’ has been apprehended for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old female student on campus in June 2025. The Kolkata case has exposed a disturbing pattern of misconduct by Mishra, who reportedly turned the college’s student union room into a hub for illicit activities, including nightly alcohol-fueled gatherings with his associates, according to a former classmate who spoke to NDTV under anonymity.
A History of Harassment and Violence
The former classmate, who enrolled at the college in 2016, a year before Mishra’s second stint as a student, described him as a persistent menace to female students. She alleged that Mishra regularly intimidated women on Kolkata campus and recounted a specific incident where he physically assaulted a security guard. His behavior extended to threatening college staff with violence, including boasts of shooting them over trivial disputes. Mishra’s notoriety is further evidenced by multiple police complaints filed against him. These include an incident in July 2019, where he allegedly tore a female student’s clothing, a molestation case in Swinhoe Lane in March 2022, and a May 2024 episode involving the assault of a college guard and vandalism of campus property.
Mishra’s association with the student wing of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress added a layer of influence to his actions. His campus journey began in 2007, but he abandoned his studies in 2011, coinciding with the Trinamool Congress’s rise to power in West Bengal, as he became deeply entrenched in campus politics. Returning in 2017, Mishra completed his law degree in 2022 and later secured a position as a casual clerical worker at the college, earning a daily wage of Rs 500, as confirmed by the vice principal.
The Incident
The survivor’s police complaint paints a harrowing picture of the events on June 25, 2025. She alleged that three individuals, identified only by their initials ‘J,’ ‘M,’ and ‘P,’ targeted her after a Trinamool student wing meeting at 7:30 pm. According to her statement, ‘M’ and ‘P’ confined her in a room with ‘J,’ who attempted to sexually assault her. Despite her desperate pleas, physical resistance, and emotional appeals—citing her commitment to her boyfriend—’J’ persisted. The college’s main gate was locked, and the security guard, coerced into leaving, offered no assistance. The survivor was then forcibly taken to a guardroom, where ‘J’ raped her while using blackmail to silence her protests. The ordeal ended at 10:50 pm when the perpetrators released her, threatening her against reporting the crime.
Ongoing Investigation and Arrests
The Kolkata police have arrested four individuals in connection with the case, including Mishra and a security guard implicated in the incident. The investigation is delving into Mishra’s extensive record of alleged criminal behavior, raising questions about how he was allowed to remain affiliated with the college despite his history. Authorities are also examining the role of the college’s security measures and administrative oversight, given the locked gate and the guard’s inability to intervene.
Broader Implications
The case has sparked outrage, highlighting issues of campus safety, the misuse of student union spaces, and the influence of political affiliations in educational institutions. Mishra’s ability to return to the college as a staff member after a documented history of violence and harassment has drawn scrutiny to the institution’s hiring and monitoring practices. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on securing justice for the survivor and addressing systemic failures that enabled such an environment to persist.
