Bust of 'one rupee doctor' smeared with ink over Visva-Bharati support

The bust of noted doctor Sushovan Banerjee, better known as the 'one rupee doctor' in West Bengal's Bolpur, was smeared with ink after he voiced his support in favour of the Visva-Bharati authorities amid an imbroglio over an issue.

Bolpur (West Bengal): The bust of noted doctor Sushovan Banerjee in West Bengal's Bolpur town was found to be smeared with ink on Wednesday after he spoke in support of fencing the Visva-Bharati ground where the Poush Mela used to be held, police said.

Locals noticed that the bust, located in ward number 14, was smeared with ink in the morning, they said.

Banerjee, better known as the 'one rupee doctor', had on Tuesday voiced his support in favour of the varsity authorities amid an imbroglio over the issue, following the violence that rocked the campus on Monday.

Banerjee, who treats poor patients for just a rupee, was conferred the Padma Shri this year. He is also a former member of the varsity's executive council.

Police said they are looking into the incident.

PTI report