Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- A drawing teacher was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Belgharia, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal after he protested against their public consumption of alcohol early this morning, according to police.
The incident occurred around 6 a.m. in the Nandanagar locality, under Ward No. 31 of the Kamarhati Municipality, sparking unrest among residents.
The victim, Nirupam Pal, was returning home from a Kali Puja gathering when he reportedly spotted four young men and a woman drinking on the roadside. Upon asking them to stop, Pal was allegedly attacked.
He sustained injuries to his face, eyes, and chest.
Speaking to reporters, Pal recounted the ordeal.
"They punched and kicked me, even struck my face. My nose and...