Siliguri, 21st February: A higher secondary student in the Shishabari Bazaar area under Matigara Police Station was allegedly verbally abused and physically harassed on Friday night, causing a stir in the locality.
According to sources, the student had stepped out from her home to visit a shop when a woman of the neighbourhood allegedly stopped her and made objectionable remarks about her mobile phone, claiming it was bought with government funds, which insulted the student.
Other members of the woman’s family reportedly joined in, verbally abusing the student and attempting to physically harass her. They even tried to drag her to another location. The student’s brother intervened and rescued her.
The student was taken to Matigara Primary Health Centre for assessment. She is enrolled at Atharokhai Balika Vidyalaya, and her exam center was Nar Singha Vidyapith, with her history exam scheduled on Saturday.
Her brother alleged that the incident was planned due to a longstanding enmity and demanded strict action. After completing her exam, the student filed a written complaint at Matigara Police Station. Police have begun investigating the matter.