Kolkata Housing Complex Residents Boycott Local Traders After Violent Assault

In a developing situation in Kolkata, residents of the Sonarpur housing complex have decided to boycott local traders and auto services in response to a violent attack on a Customs inspector who lived in the complex.

Five days ago, a Customs inspector named Pradeep Kumar was assaulted by a mob of around 150-200 people from a nearby slum after an altercation with an auto operator. The attackers barged into Kumar's flat, broke down the door, and assaulted him.

The residents of the Sonarpur complex have now accused the local slum-dwellers, including shopkeepers and auto operators, of trying to tarnish their reputation by spreading rumors about them in the locality. As a result, the apartment owners' association has appealed to all residents to boycott these local businesses.

While the residents cannot force anyone to stop using the local services, they hope the boycott will send a strong message. The auto operators' union has also taken steps against the drivers involved in the attack, acknowledging their mistake. However, the residents feel such stringent measures are necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future and maintain order in their community.