An 18-year-old boy, along with his father and friend, faced a shocking assault in Kolkata after he was caught kissing his underage girlfriend
KOLKATA: An 18-year-old youth, his father and his 19-year-old friend were allegedly severely assaulted, threatened at gunpoint and forced to parade naked for more than 50 metres through a congested street in Sarsuna, south-west Kolkata, on Sunday evening.
The incident reportedly took place after the youth was allegedly caught kissing his girlfriend near Khalpar Math in the Khudiram Pally area on October 25. Those arrested include the parents of the 13-year-old girl and her maternal uncle. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
The alleged assault was carried out by family members of the youth’s minor girlfriend, according to the information available. Police, however, denied any delay, stating that three people had been arrested so far. Download the TOI App.
The incident triggered outrage among local residents on Monday, with an angry crowd vandalising the house of the prime suspects and confronting police over alleged delays in handling the case and arresting all those involved.