"I met the distressed family members of the girl today and they wanted me to arrange an audience with the President. I also assured them that I will definitely try," Chowdhury, a Congress leader and Minister of State for Railways told reporters.
Expressing shock over the gruesome incident at Kamduni village in North 24-Parganas district, he said, "It is a dark day for Bengal which was once the seat of Renaissance, and where women are now not at all safe. It is a matter of shame and serious concern too."