Outrage in North 24 Parganas: Assault During Kali Puja Celebrations

A woman and her friend faced harassment and assault as they returned from Kali Puja celebrations in West Bengal. Miscreants attacked them when they protested against lewd comments. Her brother, Dr. Suman Saha, was also assaulted when he intervened. The police are investigating to apprehend the culprits.

A shocking incident of harassment and assault has marred the festive celebrations of Kali Puja in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. A woman, returning home with a friend, was allegedly subjected to obscene remarks and subsequent assault when she stood up against the harassment, as reported by the local police.

The alarming episode unfolded late Tuesday night in Chandpara, Gaighata, when a group of men allegedly blocked the women's path and made lewd comments. The situation escalated when the woman protested against the harassment, leading to both women being physically assaulted.

Dr. Suman Saha, the woman's brother, rushed to the scene to aid them but was reportedly attacked by the miscreants armed with iron rods and wooden sticks. Local residents intervened, prompting a police investigation and a search operation to apprehend the suspects, who fled before police arrived.

(With inputs from agencies.)