Siliguri, 21st August: A dispute over an additional charge of Rs 10 for a gas cylinder under the Ujjwala scheme led to an alleged assault by a delivery boy in Dabgram. The incident reportedly left a man and a woman injured.
According to beneficiary Mita Sarkar, issues with gas cylinder deliveries under the Ujjwala scheme are common, and she had previously lodged a complaint at the Fulbari head office. On Wednesday, when a delivery boy arrived with the cylinder, he allegedly demanded an extra Rs 10 even after receiving additional money.
When the payment was refused, the delivery boy reportedly attempted to take the cylinder back. Upon protesting, Mita Sarkar’s parents were allegedly assaulted by the delivery boy, who then fled the scene. Mita Sarkar has demanded for an investigation into the incident.