Amid facing flak for allegedly making insensitive comments in the Durgapur gangrape case, another Trinamool Congress leader has raised questions about the victim venturing out at night. Defending the Mamata Banerjee government, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "police can't be everywhere."

Reacting to the horrific incident, the Trinamool Congress leader said women should avoid venturing out at night. Roy said violence against women is a rarity in West Bengal. "Such cases are rare in Bengal. Women's safety in Bengal is better than in any other place," Roy said.

"But women shouldn't leave their colleges so late at night, as the police can't patrol everywhere," the Trinamool Congress MP said. Citing limitations of West Bengal police, Roy said, "police cannot be present on every road." Saying police

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