AJC Bose B.Garden police station Howrah: Police Inaction Alleged After Assault and Snatching Incident happened in font of CCTV camera

Howrah: Serious allegations of police inaction have emerged following an assault and snatching incident on April 18, 2026, at Shalimar, 5/6 Foreshore Road, in front of a Patanjali warehouse. The victim stated the attack occurred between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM in broad daylight, witnessed by CCTV cameras installed nearby. Despite physical assault and robbery, no FIR has been registered even after nearly three weeks.

The victim sought medical treatment at Lipi Hospital in B. Garden, Howrah, where injuries were documented and medical reports were submitted to B Garden Police Station along with information about CCTV footage. However, the complainant alleges police failed to file an FIR and made him wait at the station for hours on multiple days without action. Documents were also sent to the Deputy Commissioners office, but no concrete steps have been taken. Local residents and observers have expressed concern over the delay and lack of legal proceedings, while the victim continues to seek justice. As of May 7, 2026, no official statement has been issued regarding the complaint status or FIR delay.Where is the justice? remains the question being raised by the victim and concerned citizens alike.