Kolkata, Oct 27 (NationPress) A Customs officer, who was recently assaulted by an auto driver and a group of 55 individuals following a minor traffic incident, is now facing molestation charges.

The police confirmed on Monday that a case has been filed against Customs officer Pradeep Kumar at the Sonarpur Police Station in the South 24 Parganas district, stemming from a complaint made by the accused auto driver, who claims that the officer molested his mother.

The altercation occurred on Friday night. While returning home from work, a local auto driver from the Sonarpur Megacity area had a dispute with the Central Customs officer after a minor vehicular mishap. The situation was settled with the assistance of bystanders, and both parties departed the scene.

However, the auto driver allegedly broke into the residence of Pradeep, accompanied by 55 others. Reports suggest that the door of the Customs officer's flat was forced open, and he was brutally attacked.

It has been reported that his wife and children were also victims of the assault. Following this incident, the Sonarpur Police apprehended the auto driver along with three of his associates.

All four were subsequently granted bail by the Baruipur court.

Now, a complaint of molestation has been filed against the Customs officer.

To date, two separate complaints have emerged from this incident. One accuses local auto drivers of unlawful entry, assault, and inciting a riot, while the other implicates the Customs officer in molestation.

The police indicated that both parties’ complaints have led to the registration of two distinct cases.

“The charges may evolve with the emergence of new evidence,” stated an official. A member of the Baruipur Police District reassured, “There is no compromise on the security of Sonarpur residents. An investigation will proceed according to legal protocols.”

Authorities are also scrutinizing the rationale behind the bail granted to the four arrested individuals and may impose additional charges as deemed necessary.