A confrontation over alleged negative feedback about gym facilities escalated into violence in Kolkata's Behala Parnasree area, resulting in two cross-complaints being registered by the police. The incident occurred on the evening of June 12, leaving several people injured and sparking allegations of wrongful restraint, assault, and criminal intimidation from both parties.
Trigger of the Incident
According to police, the trouble began around 8 pm at a local fitness center on Upen Banerjee Road when a prospective client visited to inquire about memberships and facilities. A current gym member remarked honestly that the establishment “is not as good as it looks like.” This critical review allegedly angered the gym trainer, who confronted and assaulted the individual.
Escalation and Assault
When another member, Sourov Sharma (29), and his friends objected to the trainer's aggressive behavior, the situation rapidly spiraled out of control. Sharma alleged that the trainer and his associates turned on them, launching a physical assault and threatening them with dire consequences before they could leave the premises. Sharma stated in his complaint that as he and his friends headed home and reached near the Parnasree bus stand, they were ambushed again. A group of the trainer's associates intercepted them, singled out his friend Bibek Tudu, assaulted him, dragged him into a nearby locality, and continued beating him while holding him captive. Prompt intervention by the Parnasree police, alerted to the violence, rescued Tudu.
Legal Actions
Based on Sharma's complaint, Parnasree Police registered a case under sections 126(2), 115(2), 54, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Bikram, Rahul, Munna, Rohit Ghosh (19), and several unidentified associates for wrongful restraint, physical assault, and criminal intimidation. However, a counter-case was subsequently registered based on a separate complaint by Rohit Ghosh, a resident of BLT Road. Rohit offered a contrasting version, alleging that Sharma, Tudu, and their associates had wrongfully restrained and physically assaulted him and his friend on the same evening.
Investigation Underway
The Parnasree police have initiated a probe into both complaints to ascertain the sequence of events. Investigation into both cases is currently underway.
