‘MORAL POLICING’ IN KOLKATA METRO SPARKS PROTESTS

KOLKATA: A couple were allegedly thrashed by a group of people at the Dumdum metro station here for public display of affection. The incident sparked protests outside the metro station on Tuesday. According to media reports, a man hugging his female friend raised eyebrows in a train compartment on Monday night. A few people objected, after which an argument ensued between the two sides. The mob then allegedly heckled the couple, pushed them out of the train, and beat them up. Condemning the incident, citizens carrying placards gathered outside the station, demanding a suo motu case by Railway Police Force.