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Crime
Kolkata Police Recreate Public Humiliation During Teen Arrest
✍️ TOI City
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:14 AM
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Kolkata Police recreated the public humiliation of three men accused of punishing a teenager in Behala's Sarsuna. The police action drew criticism from human rights groups.
In a controversial move, Kolkata Police recreated the scene of a public humiliation in Behala's Sarsuna area. Three men were paraded at gunpoint and subjected to public shaming after being accused of punishing a teenager for allegedly kissing a 13-year-old girl. The police conducted this 'crime scene recreation' for filming purposes, drawing public attention and sparking criticism. Human rights groups condemned the police for resorting to such actions during the arrest, arguing that it violates the fundamental rights of the accused individuals. The incident has raised concerns about the use of public humiliation as a tool of law enforcement in India.