A violent altercation over illegal parking outside a barber shop on Bijoy Bose Road in Kalighat left four people injured, including a four-year-old child, on Monday night. The incident occurred around 9:45 pm when a group of residents confronted the barber shop owner and his family about their customers illegally parking vehicles, which blocked the pathway.
Details of the Clash
What began as a verbal argument quickly escalated into a physical fight. According to police reports, the shop owner and his family allegedly attacked the protesting residents, raining blows and pushing them violently. Among the injured were a resident, his father, his brother—who sustained a deep cut on his face—and a four-year-old child.
Police Complaints Filed
The injured residents filed a complaint with the police, claiming that the shop owners threatened them with dire consequences before fleeing the scene. They were taken to a nearby hospital, treated, and later released. In a counter-complaint, the barber shop owner alleged that he and his family were wrongfully restrained, heckled, and assaulted. He claimed he fell to the ground and that both he and his wife sustained injuries. The owner was reportedly taken to SSKM Hospital, where he received treatment and was discharged.
Police are investigating both complaints and have registered cases accordingly. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over illegal parking in the area, which has been a recurring issue for local residents.
