State won’t oppose Kamduni rape-murder victim’s kin in Supreme Court, will give them legal aid: Bengal CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his administration will provide legal aid to the family of the 2013 Kamduni rape-murder victim in the Supreme Court. This marks a shift in policy, as the state government previously opposed the family's legal efforts during the tenure of the former administration.
Why it matters
The decision highlights a significant shift in the state's approach to high-profile sexual assault cases and reflects ongoing political tensions regarding the handling of justice for victims of violent crime in West Bengal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday (July 11, 2026) alleged the TMC dispensation had been “opposing” the Kamduni rape-and-murder victim’s family in their pursuit for justice in the Supreme Court and said his administration would extend a helping hand by providing them with legal assistance.
“The State will not oppose them in the Supreme Court. We will support the victim’s family by providing them with government lawyers. I will convey my message to our standing counsel,” he told reporters about the 2013 case after meeting the families of the Baruipur rape-murder victim and the man lynched in its aftermath.
In 2013, a college student returning home in North 24 Parganas’ Kamduni was dragged into a farm, gang-raped and murdered. Her mutilated body was found the next morning. The incident had triggered a major outcry in the State amid concerns over women’s safety.
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