Protestor beaten up for protesting against eve teasing on the fringes of Kolkata

Though the recent incidents of violence against women in different parts of the country has raised questions on silent onlookers; incidents of violence against protestors is being seen as a reason for silence among onlookers. Barasat in West Bengal was a witness to such an incident.

A group of around 25 men barged into the residence of a 30 year old and thrashed him in front of his family. The incident took place in Barasat in North 24 Parganas bordering Kolkata on Monday.

The father and brother of Krishna Saha were also roughed up when they had come to Saha's aid. The 30 year old had saved a group of girls from being harassed by a group of inebriated youths at a prominent Kali puja pandal. The accused were arrested by the police.

Trouble had started on Saturday night when Saha was manning the gates of a popular Kali puja pandal. Incidentally Barasat is famous for Kali puja.

Some volunteers complained to Saha that a group of inebriated youths were passing lewd remarks and making dirty gestures at a group of girls. Saha had immediately intervened. A clash had ensued but soon the inebriated youths were overpowered by Saha and other volunteers.

Police were called in and the youths including the prime accused Manoj Lohar were arrested. They were however released by a Barasat Court on bail on Monday.

At around 11:30am on Monday, when Saha was having lunch at his residence, a group of around 25 men barged into Saha's residence.

"I was dragged out and mercilessly beaten. My father and brother tried to save me and were also beaten up" stated Saha.

Saha who works as a civic supervisor at the Barasat Municipality, with injuries in his eyes, head and back is at present ailing at the Barasat district hospital. A fresh FIR has been lodged against 11 persons.

OneIndia News