A management student in Kolkata is under arrest. Paramanand Toppaunwar allegedly raped a female acquaintance. The incident occurred at the boys hostel inside the institute campus. The survivor claims she was invited for a counselling session. She alleges she was given a drink and then assaulted. Police are investigating the security lapses at the institute.
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