Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Migrant Worker Chooses Flight After Alleged Assault
A construction worker named Sohrab, who sends money home to his family, was attacked and robbed while traveling by train.
He says people pretending to be police stole his money and phone.
Because of this, he's now taking a flight instead, even though it's much more expensive.
He is worried about being safe.
A workers' group is helping him and other workers who are also facing troubles.
Local politicians are getting involved to support these workers and help them.
A migrant worker is taking a flight to Mumbai after an alleged assault and robbery during a train journey.
Sohrab Hossain, the worker, says he was attacked by individuals posing as police officers on a train near Nagpur.
He is spending four times his usual travel cost to avoid similar experiences and ensure his safety.
A migrant workers' union has filed a complaint regarding the incident with the Raiganj police.
Local political leaders have been instructed to support affected migrant workers.
- Who
- Sohrab Hossain, a migrant worker, was assaulted. The perpetrators presented themselves as police officers.
- What
- A migrant worker opted for a flight to Mumbai after an alleged assault and robbery on a train.
- When
- The assault occurred on August 6, with the flight decision made afterward.
- Where
- The assault happened near Nagpur, India. Sohrab is from a North Dinajpur village.
- Why
- To avoid further attacks and ensure his safety while traveling to work.
Union's View
Police Response
Cause of assaults
Union's View
Criminals are impersonating cops to rob migrant workers.
Police Response
The issue is not mentioned.
- Victim
- Sohrab Hossain
- Occupation
- Construction worker
- Monthly earnings
- ₹20,000
- Usual travel cost
- ₹2,500
- Flight cost
- ₹10,000
- Union complaint
- Citu-backed migrant workers’ union
- Political involvement
- Trinamool leaders