Police arrest fifth accused in Durgapur gang-rape case

KOLKATA: West Bengal Police on Monday arrested the fifth accused in the Durgapur gang-rape case, taking the total number of arrests to five, officials said.

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Oct 13, 2025 - 14:12
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Police arrest fifth accused in Durgapur gang-rape case

KOLKATA: West Bengal Police on Monday arrested the fifth accused in the Durgapur gang-rape case, taking the total number of arrests to five, officials said.

The accused has been identified as Sheikh Safiqul, a local resident, who was nabbed from Durgapur.

According to the police, Safiqul had been hiding at a relative’s house in the area. He and Sheikh Nasiruddin, who was arrested on Sunday night, will be produced before the Durgapur Sub-Divisional Court later in the day, where police will seek their custody.

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