Doctor from CNCI Allegedly Assaulted in Hazra Road Road-Rage Incident
Overview of the incident
A 45-year-old physician employed at Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) in Kolkata has filed a complaint after an alleged road-rage assault while returning home from duty. The episode occurred at approximately 6:45 pm on a Friday on Hazra Road as the doctor was driving back to Nayabad. He says four men riding two motorcycles intercepted his car near Hazra Law College and accused him of driving dangerously close to them. What began as a confrontation, according to the complaint, quickly escalated into physical violence.
Detailed timeline as described by the doctor
In his statement to medichelpline, the doctor recounted that he was concentrating on navigating the evening traffic when the four bikers cut into his path, began abusing him and issued threats. He told medichelpline that the group appeared intoxicated and displayed aggressive behaviour from the outset.
He said he attempted to defuse the situation by proposing that they resolve the matter in the presence of the nearby traffic police. At that point, the assailants became more agitated. The doctor reported that his car window was only partially open, which helped him avoid an initial attempt at physical assault. He then proceeded toward the traffic police post at Ballygunge Phari in the hope of obtaining assistance.
When he was forced to stop at a traffic signal, he exited his vehicle and walked toward the traffic post seeking help. The men allegedly followed him and struck him near his left ear with fists. Despite alerting the on-duty sergeant, the confrontation intensified: the group is accused of entering the traffic post, continuing their verbal abuse and again striking the doctor near the left ear while the officer was present. He described being surrounded and assaulted repeatedly despite his pleas for distance and assistance.
Medical treatment and immediate aftermath
Following the assault, the doctor sought primary treatment at Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan. He has since formally appealed for a thorough investigation, judicial action, and the examination of available CCTV footage to establish the precise sequence of events.
The doctor also reported that dashcam footage from his vehicle captured the assailants stopping their motorcycles and advancing toward his car. That footage, he believes, is critical to corroborating his account.
Police response and ongoing investigation
An FIR has been registered at Gariahat Police Station in connection with the complaint. An investigating officer speaking to medichelpline indicated that law enforcement suspects the accused may be regulars who congregate in the Ballygunge Phari area during the evenings. The officer added that several persons have been detained and that arrests are expected.
Police have identified the four accused individuals as residents of a nearby slum cluster, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are reportedly reviewing the information provided in the FIR alongside any available video evidence and witness statements collected at the scene.
Evidence cited and requested by the complainant
The primary pieces of evidence cited in the complaint are the doctor’s eyewitness account, the dashcam footage from his vehicle, and the potential presence of CCTV cameras in and around the traffic post and Hazra Road. The doctor has specifically called for judicial scrutiny and for CCTV footage to be examined to establish an objective sequence of events and confirm the identities and actions of those involved.
What the case is seeking to establish
Through his complaint, the doctor has sought not only immediate accountability for the alleged assault but also a formal inquiry that will determine whether criminal charges should be pursued and whether judicial proceedings are warranted. The FIR and the detained persons represent the initial steps in the police investigation; the dashcam and any available CCTV recordings are likely to be central to corroborating the doctor’s version of events.
Current status and next steps in the probe
As of the latest information reported to medichelpline, the investigation is ongoing. Police have detained a few persons and indicated hopes of making arrests soon. The doctor continues to press for a comprehensive investigation and the review of video evidence. The outcome will depend on the convergence of the doctor’s testimony, any forensic or medical evidence from his treatment, dashcam footage, CCTV recordings if available, and the results of police inquiries and possible witness statements gathered at the scene.
This account is based on the complaint filed by the doctor and statements provided to authorities and medichelpline. Further developments will depend on the progress of the police investigation and any judicial actions that may follow.