Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Couple Assaulted Over Durga Puja Subscription Dispute
A man and his wife were reportedly attacked by a group of people after they refused to pay a large sum of money for a local festival.
The man had initially agreed to a smaller amount, but the group later demanded a much higher fee.
When the man refused, he was assaulted, and his wife was also attacked when she tried to help.
Police are investigating the incident, reviewing video footage, and have filed cases against the attackers.
A couple was assaulted after refusing to pay a demanded Durga Puja subscription fee.
The initial agreed amount was ₹4,000, but ₹10,000 was later demanded.
CCTV footage shows the assault on the man and his wife.
The man was injured and required hospital treatment.
Police have filed a case of assault and are investigating.
- Who
- Amit Sarkar and his wife, allegedly assaulted by members of Ujjal Sangha
- What
- An assault following a dispute over a Durga Puja subscription fee.
- When
- Friday (unspecified)
- Where
- Gobra, Topsia, India
- Why
- Disagreement over the amount of the Durga Puja subscription.
- Incident Type
- Assault
- Location
- Topsia, India
- Victims
- Amit Sarkar and his wife
- Suspects
- Members of Ujjal Sangha
- Alleged Cause
- Refusal to pay Durga Puja subscription
- Injuries
- Sarkar suffered injuries to forehead and arms