Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Kolkata Customs Officer and Wife Assaulted After Road Rage
A customs officer and his wife were attacked in their home by a group of people.
This happened after the officer had a small argument with an auto driver after a car accident.
The auto driver and a group of around 50 people then went to the officer's house, broke in, and hurt him and his wife in front of their child.
The police arrived late.
Four people were arrested but were later allowed to leave on bail.
A local politician has expressed concerns.
A customs officer and his wife were assaulted at their home.
The attack was carried out by a mob of about 50 people.
The mob was led by an auto driver.
The incident occurred after a minor road rage incident.
The police response was reportedly delayed.
- Who
- Customs officer Pradeep Kumar and his wife; a mob led by auto driver Azizul Gazi.
- What
- An assault and home invasion.
- When
- Thursday night at approximately 9:50 PM.
- Where
- Sonarpur residence near Kolkata, India.
- Why
- Following an altercation stemming from a car accident.
Opposition/Concerned Parties
Police/Ruling Party
Police Response
Opposition/Concerned Parties
Delayed response and bailable charges.
Police/Ruling Party
Investigation launched
Severity of Charges
Opposition/Concerned Parties
Bailable charges are insufficient for the crime committed.
Police/Ruling Party
Charges are in accordance with the law
- Incident Type
- Assault and Home Invasion
- Victims
- Customs Officer Pradeep Kumar and Wife
- Location
- Sonarpur residence, Kolkata
- Date
- Thursday Night
- Time
- Around 9:50 PM
- Suspects
- Mob of approximately 50, led by an auto driver
- Arrests
- Four, later granted bail
- Cause
- Road rage following a car accident
Sources
Mob attacks customs officer after barging into his flat near Kolkata, 1 held
Auto Drivers Assault Customs Officer After Road Tiff in Kolkata
Mob attacks customs officer in Kolkata flat after road rage; 4 held
West Bengal News: Central Excise Officer Beaten By Auto Driver & Mob After Minor Accident In Rajpur
Mumbai News: Four Arrested For Assaulting Nirmal Nagar Police Constable, Threatening False Case
GST and Customs officer attacked in flat, Kali Puja duty blamed for police delay
Customs officer assault case: Rajpur complex eyes steeper wall for security upgrade
Altercation with auto driver leads to ‘mob attack’ on Customs officer in Bengal; 1 held
