Indian Bengali film star Payel Mukherjee was assaulted by a motorcyclist amid protests in Kolkata following a tragic incident involving a female doctor at RG Medical College on August 9. This incident has sparked widespread outrage across India, leading to ongoing demonstrations in various cities.
Protesters are demanding justice and more stringent security measures, calling for severe punishment for those involved in the case. During one of these protests, Mukherjee was targeted by a motorcyclist who approached her car and demanded she exit the vehicle.
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When she refused out of fear for her safety, the attacker shattered the window on the right side of her car, injuring her hand.
In a tearful video message, Mukherjee expressed concern about women’s safety in India, questioning, “If a woman can be attacked on a crowded street in the evening, imagine what could happen in a deserted area.”
Mukherjee also mentioned that despite the heartbreaking incident involving the female doctor, women’s safety in Kolkata remains a major concern. She expressed fear about what might have happened if the attack had occurred in a more isolated location.
In a video, she displayed the motorcycle used in the assault and showed the damage to her car.
The Kolkata police have claimed that the incident was not an attack but rather a traffic accident. They have since arrested the individual involved.
