Ex-Serviceman Brutally Beaten for Protecting Women; 'Jailed' Offender Arrested

• Ex-serviceman Kiran Chatterjee was brutally beaten in Ashoknagar, North 24 Parganas, for protesting harassment.
• He intervened when Rahul Debnath and companions, in an intoxicated state, harassed women at a picnic.
• Kiran Chatterjee sustained injuries to his nose and face; a 14-year-old minor was also injured in the incident.
• Accused Rahul Debnath, a 'jailed' offender with prior criminal records (arms case), was arrested by Ashoknagar Police.
• Kiran Chatterjee expressed insecurity due to threats; police are investigating and searching for others involved.

Why It Matters: Ex-serviceman beaten for bravery; 'jailed' offender arrested, highlighting local crime concerns.