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."

This incident has compounded concerns about women’s safety in West Bengal, especially in light of a recent, horrific event.