Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) [ India ], October 13 (ANI): The father of the survivor in the alleged Durgapur gang rape on Monday urged the West Bengal government to ensure the strictest possible punishment under the law for the culprits. He said the action is necessary to make girls in the State feel safe.

He also said that he had not received a call from anyone in the State government.

"...I have not got any phone call from anyone (in the West Bengal Govt). I did get a phone call from the Odisha Women's Commission," the victim's father told ANI.

"Mamata Banerjee should understand this pain. I urge the Bengal Government to give the strictest punishment. Girls in the state will then feel safer...My daughter is recovering; it will take a few more days," he added.

The West Bengal P

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