Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Kolkata Journalist Fights Back Against Molester on Bus, Arrest Made
A journalist in Kolkata was harassed on a bus.
A man inappropriately touched her and verbally abused her.
She shouted for help and called the police.
The man threw her bag, slapped her, and tore her clothes.
Passengers helped her get the man off the bus until the police arrived and arrested him.
He was later released on bail under certain conditions.
The police are investigating the case.
A Kolkata journalist was reportedly molested and assaulted on a bus.
The incident occurred on a private bus near Ultadanga on a Friday night.
The accused, a 55-year-old man, was occupying a seat reserved for women.
The journalist fought back, called the police, and with help from passengers, removed the man.
The man was arrested and granted conditional bail after appearing in court.
- Who
- A 55-year-old man, Sanjay Basak, and a female journalist
- What
- A journalist was reportedly molested, assaulted, and verbally abused on a bus.
- When
- Friday night, June 20th
- Where
- Kolkata, India, near Ultadanga on a private bus
- Why
- The man was arrested after the incident.
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective (Not Available)
The nature of the incident
Victim's Perspective
The journalist was harassed, assaulted, and verbally abused.
Accused's Perspective (Not Available)
The accused's perspective isn't provided in the articles.
- Accused
- Sanjay Basak, 55 years old
- Location
- Kolkata, near Ultadanga
- Incident
- Molestation and assault
- Actions
- Journalist called police, man arrested, case registered
- Charges
- Molestation, assault, criminal intimidation
- Bail
- Conditional bail granted by Barasat court