Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Migrant Labourer's Ears Severed Allegedly by Mumbai Contractor
Rahul Singh, a worker from Birbhum, India, says his ears were cut off in Mumbai by his employer.
He asked for money to go home, but was beaten and injured instead.
Singh has reported this to the police, who are now looking into it.
His mother says his important documents and phone were taken away.
The incident has worried many people in Birbhum, where lots of people work far away from home.
A migrant labourer from Birbhum, Rahul Singh, filed an FIR alleging his ears were severed.
The incident occurred in Mumbai after Singh requested money to return home.
Singh was allegedly assaulted by the contractor's goons after making the request.
Nalhati police confirmed receiving the FIR and launching an investigation.
Singh's mother stated that her son's ID cards and phone were taken.
- Who
- Rahul Singh, a migrant labourer; his contractor and goons; Nalhati police.
- What
- A migrant labourer alleged his ears were severed by a contractor in Mumbai after requesting money to return home.
- When
- Approximately five to six months prior to the report.
- Where
- Mumbai and Nalhati (Birbhum district).
- Why
- Singh's request for money to go home is the stated reason for the alleged assault.
Victim's Account
Unknown
Allegation of Assault
Victim's Account
Contractor's goons severed the migrant labourer's ears after he requested money and expressed a wish to return home.
Unknown
The provided articles only detail the victim's account; the contractor's perspective is absent.
- Victim
- Rahul Singh
- Location of incident
- Mumbai
- Location of FIR
- Nalhati Police Station (Birbhum)
- Alleged offense
- Severing of ears
- Status
- Investigation underway
- Victim's home
- Rajapukur, Ward No. 5, Nalhati Municipality