Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Man Arrested for Stealing Yellow Cabs in Bhowanipore
A 23-year-old man named Raj Kumar Sardar was caught stealing three yellow taxis in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
He would roll down the window, unlock the steering, and drive the cars away.
Police are trying to find out if he worked alone or with a group.
The stolen taxis were old and parked on the road at night.
23-year-old Raj Kumar Sardar arrested for stealing 3 yellow taxis in Bhowanipore
First theft on Nov 10, last on Nov 16
Taxis recovered from different locations in Kalighat and Bhowanipore
Police investigating if Sardar acted alone or as part of a gang
Bhowanipore taxi drivers report similar thefts of old vehicles
- Who
- Raj Kumar Sardar (23), Bhowanipore taxi drivers
- What
- Stolen yellow taxis
- When
- Between Nov 10 and Nov 16
- Where
- Bhowanipore, Kolkata
- Why
- Unknown motive, police investigating
- Number of taxis stolen
- 3
- First theft date
- Nov 10
- Last theft date
- Nov 16
- Arrest date
- Nov 17
- Suspect's age
- 23