Advertisement

Updated August 26th, 2019 at 10:43 IST

TV actress Juhi Sengupta, alleges assault by Kolkata petrol pump staff

Juhi Sengupta, popular Benagli actress has alleged assault on Kolkata petrol pump after she had an argument with them for refilling her vehicle's fuel tank

Reported by: Digital Desk
Kolkata
| Image:self
Advertisement

A popular television actress was on Sunday, Juhi Sengupta was allegedly assaulted by employees of a petrol pump in southern Kolkata after she had an argument with them for refilling her vehicle's fuel tank more than she had asked for, a police officer said.

JUHI SENGUPTA NARRATES HORRIFYING INCIDENT 

The actress and her parents had gone to the petrol pump in Kasba area this morning to refuel their vehicle. She alleged that despite she asking the employees to fill fuel worth Rs 1,500, they put in more than that into the vehicle's tank, the officer said.

WATCH | "Could Have Continued Sitting But My Uber Driver Was Getting Beaten Up": Former Miss Universe India Ushoshi Sengupta Narrates Kolkata Ordeal, Says Police Acted Once Post Went Viral

"When questioned why they put fuel more than what was asked for, employees at the petrol pump said it was a mistake but we have to pay for the excess fuel. When my father denied, they allegedly abused my father and tried to assault him. They even took away the key to our car. It was then that I intervened and called up police dialing 100," the actress said.

The actress later narrated the incident on a social networking website.

Watch the video below: 

In the video, the actress can be heard saying, “We asked the staff there to fill the tank with petrol worth Rs 1,500. However, they filled petrol worth Rs 3,000. When we asked why they did so, the staff at the pump started misbehaving with us. Suddenly one of them took the key to our car,”

READ: Rose Valley Scam: Top Bengal Actor Rituparna Sengupta Summoned By Enforcement Directorate

 “They are senior citizens. When I tried to stop them, they pushed me too. I have got scratches on my hand, but the injury is nothing compared to what my parents have gone through,” Juhi Sengupta further added.

Nobody has been arrested but an investigation is on, the police officer said. Police collected CCTV footage from the petrol pump, he added.

READ: Some Zomato Delivery Partners To Go On Strike In Kolkata From Monday

For the uninitiated, this is the third complaint of an assault that has come up in Kolkata in a period of two-three months. Prior to this, Former Miss Universe, Ushoshi Sengupta was allegedly chased and harassed by unidentified miscreants near the Jawaharlal Road crossing while returning home from work. Seven persons have been arrested in connection with the incident.

READ: 'Last Night Absolutely Shook Me': Former Miss Universe India Ushoshi Sengupta Shares A Harrowing Account Of Being Harassed By Group Of Boys In Kolkata; 7 Arrested 

(Inputs taken from agencies) 

Advertisement

Published August 26th, 2019 at 10:24 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

Samantha Ruth Prabhu
a few seconds ago
Hanuma Vihari
a minute ago
Animal
11 minutes ago
accident
11 minutes ago
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
13 minutes ago
BREAKING: Mukhtar Ansari Suffers Heart Attack, Admitted to Hospital in Serious Condition
20 minutes ago
Mukhtar Ansari Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in 1990 Arms Licence Case | Live
20 minutes ago
Mukhtar Ansari Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in 1990 Arms Licence Case | Live
23 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo