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Complaint Lodged Against Bengali Actor-Politician Soham Chakraborty
A carpenter named Rajkapur Sharma says he went to actor Soham Chakraborty’s home to ask for money he was owed.
He had been hired to make cupboards.
Sharma says he had received only part of the agreed payment.
He claims that he was abused, threatened and beaten when he asked for the rest.
He also says his phone was taken and that Soham’s bodyguard was involved.
Sharma reported the matter to the Behala police station.
Police have started looking into the complaint.
Soham has not yet publicly responded to these claims.
Carpenter Rajkapur Sharma filed a complaint at Behala police station against Soham Chakraborty.
Sharma alleges he was assaulted after seeking payment for cupboard work at the actor’s home.
The complaint names Soham’s bodyguard, Totan Sardar, and alleges abuse, threats and phone snatching.
Sharma said he had received Rs 30,000 of a Rs 55,000 contract after completing much of the work.
Police have begun an enquiry, while Soham has not yet responded to the allegations.
- Who
- Carpenter Rajkapur Sharma filed the complaint against actor-politician Soham Chakraborty and named his bodyguard Totan Sardar.
- What
- Sharma alleged assault, abuse, threats and phone snatching during a dispute over unpaid carpentry work.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at Soham Chakraborty’s home in Behala, south Kolkata, and the complaint was filed at Behala police station.
- When
- The alleged assault and police complaint occurred on Monday; police announced the enquiry on Tuesday. The article does not provide the calendar date.
- Why
- Sharma said he went to seek outstanding payment for cupboard work completed at the actor’s house.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Rajkapur Sharma, a carpenter
- Accused
- Bengali actor and former Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty
- Additional person named
- Soham’s bodyguard, Totan Sardar
- Contract value
- Rs 55,000 for making a cupboard
- Payment received
- Rs 30,000 advance
- Location
- Behala, south Kolkata
- Police action
- An enquiry has started based on the complaint
Sources
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