Kolkata police arrested three men in the Dum Dum area after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped on Saturday evening while returning home from tuition classes. The incident, which occurred in the northern outskirts of Kolkata, prompted swift police action and led to protests by local residents and political activists. Authorities have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} ### Horrific Incident Unfolds The Class 7 student was walking home from her private tuition classes when the incident began. She met an acquaintance, identified as Sanju Saha, at Kamalapur Park. Two other individuals, Vicky Paswan and Rajesh Paswan, later joined them.^[1][4][6][7] According to the victim's complaint, the three men then forcibly took her into an e-rickshaw. They drove her to a shanty located in the Harijan Basti area of Motilal Colony No. 2, where they sexually assaulted her.^{[2][3][4][5][8][7]} The accused then threatened the girl with severe consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone.^[1][2][5][9] The girl managed to escape from the shanty and returned home later that night in a distressed state. Her family became suspicious after seeing her condition. When questioned, she recounted the traumatic ordeal to her parents.^[3][4][8][7] ### Swift Police Action and Arrests Following the girl's complaint, her family lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the Dum Dum police station late on Saturday night, November 1. Police immediately launched an investigation and arrested all three accused men that same night.^[2][5][7] The arrested individuals are Sanju Saha, Vicky Paswan, and Rajesh Paswan. Police sources indicate that Sanju Saha and Vicky Paswan work as e-rickshaw drivers, while Rajesh Paswan is a daily wage laborer.^[3][10] A senior officer from the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate confirmed the arrests. "As soon as we received the complaint from the family of the minor, our officers swung into action. Three accused youths have been arrested," the officer stated.^[7][11] The police registered a case against the trio under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which includes charges related to gang-rape and forceful confinement.^{[1][2][3][8][7]} ### Legal Proceedings and Community Outcry Authorities presented the three accused before a court on Sunday, November 2. The court remanded Sanju Saha, one of the primary accused, to five days of police custody for further interrogation. Vicky Paswan and Rajesh Paswan were sent to one-day judicial custody.^[3][8][12] This legal step allows investigators to gather more evidence and question the suspects in detail. The incident sparked outrage in the community. On Sunday morning, local activists from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest outside the Dum Dum police station. They demanded stringent action against the culprits and called for justice for the survivor.^{[1][2][3][7][11]} The protests highlight the ongoing concerns about safety for women and minors in the region. ### Ongoing Investigation and Support The victim underwent a medical examination to determine the nature of the assault. Her statement was also recorded before a magistrate on Sunday, a crucial step in such cases as it is considered primary evidence.^{[2][9][10][8][13]} Police officials have assured a swift and thorough investigation. They plan to contact neighbors and collect statements from eyewitnesses to corroborate the complaint. Investigators will also examine CCTV footage from the neighborhood where the alleged incident took place.^[10] Police officials have also affirmed that the victim will receive necessary medical and psychological support as part of the ongoing process.^[2] The focus remains on ensuring justice for the young survivor and preventing similar incidents. The case continues to be a priority for law enforcement in Kolkata.