A customs inspector and his wife were brutally assaulted in their Kolkata home by a mob of 50, led by an auto driver, after a minor traffic altercation. Police, reportedly busy with Kali Puja immersions, arrived late, allowing most attackers to escape. Arrested individuals were quickly granted bail, sparking resident fears.
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