Archive · 7 Aug 2025
TMC Leader Slaps Petrol Pump Owner: Investigation Underway
A trade union leader was filmed slapping a petrol pump owner.
The leader said she did it because the owner was being disrespectful to the chief minister.
The owner said the leader was trying to force her to rehire old employees.
The incident started because of a fight over old employees' pay and their demands.
The police are now looking into what happened, but no one has been arrested yet.
A TMC trade union leader was caught on CCTV slapping a petrol pump owner in Phoolbagan.
The leader, Kabita Gupta, admitted to the act, claiming the owner used foul language about the chief minister.
The owner, Sumona Das Roy, alleged Gupta was threatening her to reinstate former staff after a dispute.
The incident stemmed from a dispute over unpaid salaries and unfair demands from former employees.
Police have begun investigating allegations from both sides, and no arrests had been made as of Wednesday evening.
- Who
- Kabita Gupta (leader) and Sumona Das Roy (owner).
- What
- A trade union leader slapped a petrol pump owner.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Phoolbagan fuel station on Swami Swarupananda Sarani.
- Why
- Dispute over employees' demands and alleged disrespect towards the chief minister.
Trade Union Leader's Stance
Petrol Pump Owner's Stance
Reason for Assault
Trade Union Leader's Stance
The owner used abusive language against the chief minister.
Petrol Pump Owner's Stance
N/A
Employee Dispute
Trade Union Leader's Stance
The owner cheated several employees and removed them from work.
Petrol Pump Owner's Stance
N/A
- Perpetrator
- Kabita Gupta
- Victim
- Sumona Das Roy
- Location
- Phoolbagan fuel station
- Incident
- Slapping
- Cause
- Dispute over employee demands/insulting chief minister
- Status
- Police investigation ongoing, no arrests made