Bengali Actress Payel Mukherjee Attacked by Bikers in Kolkata

Bengali Actress Payel Mukherjee Attacked: On Friday, Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee reported being attacked by a group of unknown bikers while driving in Kolkata. This attack took place on a busy street, Southern Avenue, and comes amid widespread public protests over the recent Kolkata doctor rape case, raising concerns about women's safety.

Details of the Attack

According to Mukherjee's Instagram post, the bikers abruptly stopped in front of her and demanded that she exit her vehicle. When she refused, one of the men smashed the right-side window of her car. Mukherjee mentioned that she suffered minor injuries from the incident.

Public Reaction and Safety Concerns

In her Instagram video, Mukherjee expressed her frustration with the state of women's safety. She highlighted the contradiction between the public outrage over women's safety issues and the actual dangers faced by women in everyday situations. Mukherjee pointed out that if such an incident can occur in a crowded area, it reflects a serious problem.

Additional Comments

Mukherjee also noted how the situation could have been even worse if it had happened in a less populated area. She showed the broken window of her car in her video and described the presence of local onlookers after the attack.

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This incident has further intensified the conversation about women's safety in Kolkata and underscores the urgent need for improved protection for women.