India, Oct. 14 -- West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday expressed concern over the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur, terming the incident "very shocking," and said that stern action must be taken to avoid recurrence of such incidents.
Bose said that he had already sought details about the incident and those responsible would face strict action.
"This is a very shocking incident and it is not that this has happened for the first time. Steps have to be taken to ward off similar instances in future. This has to be looked into seriously and action has to be taken," the governor said upon reaching Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Earlier, speaking to journalists at Howrah station, he said, "I have sought infor...