Kolkata Latest News: Students' Rally Turns Violent, Police Sergeant Injured
Kolkata News Today: Students' Rally Escalates
A 37-year-old Kolkata police sergeant, identified as Debashis Chakraborty, is facing the grim possibility of vision loss in his left eye following a violent incident during a students' rally.
- The injury occurred as Chakraborty was engaged in crowd control for the Chhatra Samaj march to Nabanna.
- This rally was attended by a large number of students advocating for their rights.
Details of the Incident
While bolstering the police force to manage the event, he was struck by a brick thrown amidst chaos, leading to a significant medical emergency.
- Chakraborty is a graduate officer of the 2015 batch.
- He currently oversees the cyber cell in East Division, focusing mostly on cybercrime.
- This was a rare instance of him stepping into a front-line role.
Tragically, the violent act occurred hours before he was set to celebrate his son's fifth birthday, underscoring the human side of this story.
Rally Safety and Police Presence
The attack on the sergeant has sparked discussions about the safety of police personnel tasked with managing protests. The Kolkata police faced significant challenges, as evidenced by the 41 officers reported injured during the event.
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