Couple Attacked for Protesting Noisy Celebrations in Kolkata

On 2025-10-22, a couple living in Kolkata's Parnasree government quarters faced an attack for protesting against DJ music and firecrackers. The victims, Sharmila Sensharma (48) and her husband Subhasish Sensharma (52), say the police have been inactive so far, despite laws banning such noise disturbances.

The couple claims the police are asking for a written complaint, even though DJ music and sound-emitting crackers are already prohibited by law. Subhasish questions whether law-abiding citizens are asking too much by expecting the police to act. The family is now seeking help from their neighbors to submit a detailed written complaint on behalf of the society.

Saugata Mukherjee, a local resident, says the immersion of around 2,000 idols in the nearby lake is accompanied by firecrackers and DJ music, contributing to the persistent noise. Despite their objections, the authorities have ignored their concerns.

The Sensharmas allege that on the night of the incident, the immersion procession stopped in front of their house for nearly eight minutes, with loud music blaring from the DJ setup. This led to a confrontation, during which Sharmila was mocked, and Subhasish was punched in the face, resulting in a broken nose.

Residents of the quarters have expressed ongoing distress due to the continuous noise from firecrackers and DJs, and they claim the reduced police presence from the Parnasree police station during late hours has allowed the disturbances to persist.