3 arrested for parading teen, father naked in Kolkata; cops take accused bare-chested through locality

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.

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.

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.

Father alleges assault, forced choice

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.

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.

Police arrest three, detain girl's mother

Police have arrested the girl's father, elder brother and maternal uncle in connection with the case, while her mother has been detained.

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.

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.

Police said they were investigating the allegations, including the reported use of a firearm. Further details of the investigation are awaited.