Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Molestation Charge Added to Attack on GST Officer and Wife
Imagine a man who works for the government, like a tax collector, and his wife were attacked in their home.
Some people broke into their apartment and hurt them.
The police are investigating and have found more reasons to believe the attackers did something very wrong.
They have now added a charge that says the attackers may have tried to insult the officer's wife.
This is a serious charge that can lead to jail time.
The attack happened after a small car accident.
The police are now watching the area more closely to make sure everyone feels safe.
A molestation charge under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been added to the case of an assault on a GST and customs officer and his wife.
The attack occurred on the night of October 23 when a mob trespassed into the officer's apartment in Deeshari Megacity, Rajpur.
The officer sustained multiple injuries during the assault, which followed a minor car crash involving his vehicle.
Police are using CCTV footage and statements from residents as evidence, as the officer has been unavailable to provide a statement.
Increased police patrolling has been initiated around the housing complex to address residents' concerns about intimidation.
- Who
- GST and customs officer Pradeep Kumar, his wife, and a mob
- What
- A mob attacked Pradeep Kumar and his wife, and molestation charges have been added to existing allegations.
- When
- The night of October 23, following a minor car crash earlier that evening.
- Where
- Deeshari Megacity housing society in Rajpur, on Kolkata's southeastern fringes.
- Why
- The attack followed a minor crash between the officer's car and an autorickshaw; molestation allegations have now been added as a charge.
- Date of Attack
- October 23
- Location
- Deeshari Megacity, Rajpur, Kolkata
- Charges Added
- Molestation (Section 74 of BNS)
- Previous Charges
- Attempt to murder, among others
- Arrested
- Five men