'Bengal Not Safe For Women': Guv Bose Slams Govt After Meeting Durgapur Rape Victim

This special report covers West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose's visit to Durgapur to meet the victim of an alleged gang rape. The Governor stated, 'it has given a clear message that Bengal society is not a society which is safe for women'. After assessing the victim's condition and speaking with her parents, Dr. Bose announced his intention to send a report to the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs. His visit comes amid public outcry and protests demanding President's Rule ('Rashtrapati Shasan') in the state. The Governor declined to comment on a controversial statement made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the incident, stating he did not want to mix politics with the issue. The report concludes as Dr. Bose departs for Kolkata, where he is expected to formalize his report to the central government.