KOLKATA: A clash broke out between two groups in the Ekbalpore area following a dispute over post-Kali Puja subscription (chanda), prompting the police to register a complaint and a counter-case involving serious allegations of assault, extortion and outraging of modesty.The incident took place on Bhukailash Road around noon on Nov 9. Tensions flared when a 43-year-old local woman lodged a formal complaint alleging that a group of five local puja organisers wrongfully restrained her and demanded Rs 500 as Kali Puja chanda.In her statement, the complainant alleged that the organisers intimidated her to extort the money. When she refused to pay, the group allegedly launched an attack and disrobed her.Shortly after the primary complaint was filed, a 55-year-old woman from the rival group lodged a counter-complaint, accusing eight individuals — including the first complainant and her family members — of wrongful restraint and unprovoked violence. She alleged that the group intercepted her and a female relative in front of their residence and assaulted them.Cops are recording statements from neutral witnesses in the neighbourhood to verify the exact sequence of events.
