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South Calcutta Law College Taps Ex-Servicemen for Security Overhaul

The governing body plans to recruit two ex-servicemen via e-tender by early August following the dismissal of three contract staffers.

Overview

  • The college terminated the service of contractual employee Monojit Mishra, identified as the prime suspect in the June 25 gang rape, along with two other casual staff members.
  • The governing body has blacklisted the former private security agency after its guard was present on campus during the attack.
  • A moratorium on casual staff appointments remains in place pending an overhaul of hiring procedures in line with procurement rules.
  • An e-tender will be launched by August 15 to recruit two ex-servicemen as full-time security guards.
  • Campuswide CCTV coverage will be expanded following a survey to determine optimal camera placement under police guidance.