Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee claims bike-riding assailant shattered car window; shares harrowing video

Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee has reported being attacked by a bike-borne assailant on the evening of August 23. In a video she recorded and shared on social media, Payel Mukherjee detailed the incident, which involved the attacker shattering the windows of her car. The footage clearly shows the broken glass and the damage caused during the attack. Payel Mukherjee has called for swift and stringent action against the perpetrator.

The video, posted on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral, attracting widespread attention and outrage. Many viewers expressed their frustration over the apparent lack of safety measures for women, with some critics pointing out the failure of local authorities to provide adequate protection despite the state’s female Chief Minister.

In response to the incident, one user lamented, "Is Bengal slipping out of control? What is going on?" Another added, "It’s a shame that even artists are facing such attacks." One user remarked, "It's really confusing and frustrating that even with a woman in charge, both states are still so unsafe for women. It doesn’t make sense that things haven’t improved and will never since the time Mamata is there."

Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee got attacked by a man in Southern Avenue - a very posh area in Kolkata.This is the condition of women in the so-called "safest state" under the only woman CM of India. pic.twitter.com/cFSxho414o
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This incident has compounded concerns about women’s safety in West Bengal, especially in light of a recent, horrific event.

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On August 9, a trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside a seminar hall at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The brutal crime has sparked nationwide outrage and protests demanding justice for the victim and raising questions about the state government's effectiveness in ensuring safety.

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Amidst this climate of unrest, the Supreme Court intervened on August 22, ordering striking medics to return to work while assuring them of protection from repercussions. This move was part of a broader response to the violence and safety issues affecting women and medical professionals in the region.