Goa, July 14 -- The investigation into the alleged rape case at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) has uncovered several troubling details and contradictions. The accused, identified as Mahaveer Toppannavar, a second-year student, admitted to police that he had purchased sleeping pills from a nearby pharmacy and used them to spike cold drinks and water offered to the woman, who had visited him for counselling. However, police officials have noted inconsistencies in his statements, especially regarding why he drugged the woman, a point he has not clarified.

Circumstantial evidence indicates that after consuming the spiked beverage, the woman went to a room in the boys' hostel where the alleged assault occurred. According ...