Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Book Launch Explores Psychology of Scammers and Victims
A new book called 'Scars Beneath the Silence' was launched at The Oxford Bookstore.
The book is written by Paromita Bhattacharya, a clinical psychologist who works with inmates.
The book tells the real-life story of a scammer and a housewife, exploring why people do bad things and how victims get trapped.
At the event, guests talked about how people can change and deserve second chances.
They shared stories about helping prisoners through art and dance, and how neglect in childhood can lead to bad behavior as adults.
The book aims to show that people are not born criminals but can be shaped by their experiences.
The book 'Scars Beneath the Silence' by Paromita Bhattacharya explores the psychology of a scammer and a victim.
The launch event at The Oxford Bookstore featured guests discussing rehabilitation and second chances for criminals.
Alokananda Roy shared her experience using dance therapy to help inmates reconnect emotionally.
Shahanshah Mirza discussed the adaptability of fraudsters and the challenges of border security.
Julie Mehta and Jonaki Mukherjee highlighted the importance of self-worth and childhood experiences in shaping behavior.
- Who
- Author Paromita Bhattacharya, guests including Alokananda Roy, Shahanshah Mirza, Julie Mehta, Jonaki Mukherjee
- What
- Book launch event for 'Scars Beneath the Silence'
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- The Oxford Bookstore
- Why
- To discuss the psychology of scammers and victims, and the potential for rehabilitation
- Book Title
- Scars Beneath the Silence
- Author
- Paromita Bhattacharya
- Publisher
- Exceller Books
- Event Venue
- The Oxford Bookstore
- Event Host
- Saheli Mitra
- Key Themes
- Psychology of criminals, victimization, second chances
- Notable Guests
- Alokananda Roy, Shahanshah Mirza, Julie Mehta, Jonaki Mukherjee