The city of Kolkata is gripped by outrage following the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student, a case that has brought to light the disturbing history of the main accused, Monojit Mishra. A former law student and currently employed as non-teaching staff, Mishra stands at the center of a horrific incident involving alleged assault, physical abuse, filming, and blackmail, all stemming from the victim's refusal of his marriage proposal.
Arrests Made and Investigations Underway
Kolkata Police have swiftly acted, apprehending Monojit Mishra along with two alleged accomplices, Promit Mukherjee and Zaid Ahmed. Authorities are treating the case as a gang rape, and a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to meticulously probe the allegations.
A History of Misconduct: The Accused's Past Offences
The unfolding investigation has revealed Mishra to be a "history-sheeter," a term used to describe individuals with a documented record of criminal activity. His past is marred by a string of charges, painting a concerning picture of his behavior. While he is also a practicing lawyer, and was once associated with the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (though the TMC has since distanced itself), his alleged actions speak volumes. Even his father, expressing deep shame, has stated that his son should face the maximum punishment if found guilty.
Here are five notable past charges attributed to Monojit Mishra:
- 2017: Damage to Principal's Office
In an incident from 2017, Mishra was accused of damaging a principal's office. However, no formal police case was registered at the time.
- 2019: Assault and Public Indecency
A more serious charge emerged in 2019, where Mishra allegedly ripped a woman's clothes. A chargesheet has since been filed in connection with this incident.
- 2019: Theft from a Friend's Residence
Also in 2019, Mishra faced allegations of theft, specifically stealing valuables from a friend's home. A chargesheet for this offense was filed in 2020.
- 2022: Harassment in Kasba
In 2022, a case of harassment was lodged against him by a woman in the Kasba area of Kolkata.
- May 2024: Vandalism and Attack on Security Guard
Most recently, in May 2024, Mishra was accused of attacking a security guard and engaging in vandalism at the law college.
These incidents, alongside numerous other cases lodged against him across various police stations in Kolkata, underscore a pattern of alleged harassment, assault, theft, and property damage. The legal proceedings in the current "rape" case will undoubtedly bring further scrutiny to Monojit Mishra's extensive and troubling record.