Viral Video Sparks Controversy: TMC Councillor in Public Altercation with Young Woman
In a shocking incident that has taken social media by storm, a video capturing a heated altercation between a Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor and a young woman in Panihati has gone viral.The confrontation occurred in the bustling streets of Ward 26, where Councillor Shrabanti Roy was involved in a minor scooter accident with the woman. What began as a simple mishap quickly escalated into a public spectacle, drawing the attention of onlookers and local police.
As the two exchanged heated words,Councillor Roy reportedly struck the woman,igniting a fierce argument right in the middle of the road. Eyewitnesses noted that despite the crowd, no one intervened to diffuse the situation, which soon saw both parties grappling on the ground. The local police from Khardah intervened to restore order,but not before the incident had already captured the public’s attention. In her defense, Councillor Roy claimed that the woman was intoxicated and had verbally assaulted her after the accident, prompting her to retaliate. This incident raises questions about public conduct and the responsibilities of elected officials, and also the societal norms surrounding conflict resolution in public spaces.
