Archive · 27 Oct 2025
OC Shunted After Chetla Murder Near Mayor's Residence
In Kolkata, a man named Ashok Paswan was murdered with a digging bar near the Chetla 17A/17B bus stand close to the Mayor's residence on Saturday night.
The incident has led to the removal of the local police chief.
The police have arrested two people and are investigating.
The community is upset because of the incident, claiming that it is related to late night alcohol consumption and lack of police action in the neighborhood.
Ashok Paswan was murdered near the Mayor's residence in Kolkata.
The murder weapon was a digging bar.
The local police chief was replaced following the incident.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection to the murder.
The community expressed concerns over public safety and policing.
- Who
- Ashok Paswan
- What
- Paswan was murdered with a digging bar
- When
- Saturday night around 11:30 PM
- Where
- Chetla, Kolkata near the Mayor's residence
- Why
- Unclear, under investigation
Community's view
Police view
Community's Complaints
Community's view
They alleged the police turned a blind eye to illegal activities.
Police view
The police are investigating the matter.
- Victim
- Ashok Paswan
- Location
- Chetla, Kolkata
- Incident
- Murder by digging bar
- Time
- Saturday night (around 11:30 PM)
- New OC
- Amitabh Sarkhel
- Suspect Status
- Two arrested, investigation ongoing
Sources
Murder in Kolkata mayor’s ward: stabbed in the neck during brawl, man runs 100 m before collapsing
Kolkata man killed after brawl near Chetla bus stand; one detained, probe underway - Telegraph India
Man dies after being attacked with iron rod in Kolkata’s Chetla
