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3 arrested for parading teen, father naked in Kolkata; cops take accused bare-chested through locality
By: Hindustan Times
Published: 27 October 2026
Photo / Illustration: Haldwani Times News Desk
<p>Three people arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father and the boy's friend to walk naked through a south Kolkata locality, were taken through the area shirtless and in shorts by police on Tuesday as part of a crime scene reconstruction.</p>
<p>Police have arrested the girl's father, elder brother and maternal uncle in connection with the case, while her mother has been detained. (ANI screengrab)The arrest comes after a teenage boy, his father and the boy’s friend were allegedly assaulted and forced to walk naked through a locality in south Kolkata by the girl's family after the 17-year-old was caught kissing his girlfriend. The incident took place on Sunday evening within the limits of Sarsuna Police Station.</p>
<p>The accused, the 13-year-old girl's father, uncle and elder brother, were also made to walk barefoot, with ropes tied around their waists, a police official told news agency PTI.</p>
<p>According to the allegations, the boy and his friend were confined to a room and beaten by the girl's parents and maternal uncle. The boy was then allegedly forced to call his father to the spot.</p>
<p>Recounting what happened, the boy's father told reporters: "After I reached there, I was also assaulted by at least six people. Then the girl's maternal uncle gave me a gun, saying that I have two options. One is to shoot my son or walk naked with him," the boy's father claimed in front of reporters. "People took videos of me, my son and his friend walking naked. It was such a humiliation for us.</p>
<p>Police have arrested the girl's father, elder brother and maternal uncle in connection with the case, while her mother has been detained.</p>
<p>The matter came to light after footage allegedly showing the teenager, his father and his friend being paraded naked surfaced online. Following the video's circulation, an angry crowd allegedly tried to vandalise the girl's house, prompting police to reach the scene and restore order.</p>
<p>According to a police officer, some members of the girl's family had left the area before officers arrived. The girl's maternal uncle was caught by local residents and handed over to the police.</p>
<p>Police said they were investigating the allegations, including the reported use of a firearm. Further details of the investigation are awaited.</p>
<p>Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More</p>
