Politics · India · 2 days ago
CPI(M) leader faces two FIRs after attack on his Kolkata home
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, a Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and lawyer, said his home in Kolkata was attacked on Thursday.
He blamed Hindutva groups in a social media post.
Police arrested a suspect, whom Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described as a Trinamool Congress worker; a party spokesperson said they could not recall a worker by that name.
The chief minister condemned the attack but said Bhattacharya could face legal action unless he removed the reference to Hindus.
Two police complaints against Bhattacharya have been registered as first information reports, or FIRs.
Bhattacharya said he was happy the complaints had been filed and that the law should take its course.
The suspect was taken into police custody, while Adhikari said the government would not tolerate attacks on religion or faith.
Two FIRs were filed against CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya after his Kolkata home was attacked.
Police arrested a man identified in reports as Susanta Guchait or Bappa Guchhait in connection with the attack.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Bhattacharya could face legal action over a social media post blaming Hindutva groups.
Bhattacharya said he welcomed the FIRs and rejected the Chief Minister’s warning.
The reports differ on the arrested man’s name and whether he was a Trinamool Congress worker.
- Who
- CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and a man arrested over the attack.
- What
- Two FIRs were filed against Bhattacharya after his home was attacked; a suspect was arrested.
- When
- The attack was reported on October 8, 2026. The FIRs and arrest were reported on October 9.
- Where
- Bhattacharya’s home in Kolkata; the FIRs were filed at Garfa and Kasba police stations.
- Why
- Complaints against Bhattacharya concerned his social media post blaming Hindutva groups for the attack. The motive for the attack is not stated.
Suvendu Adhikari
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya’s social media post
Suvendu Adhikari
Adhikari said Bhattacharya should withdraw or remove his reference to Hindus and warned of legal action.
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya said he welcomed the FIRs and objected to the Chief Minister dictating what he could say.
Attack and public response
Suvendu Adhikari
Adhikari condemned the attack and said the government had acted, but said it would not tolerate attacks on religion and faith.
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya accused “Hindutva miscreants” of the attack; CPI(M) state secretary Mohammad Salim said Adhikari’s comments effectively gave approval to it.
Bhattacharya’s home came under attack, and he accused “Hindutva miscreants” of the incident.
Adhikari said a suspect had been arrested and two FIRs had been filed against Bhattacharya.
The arrested man was produced in court and taken into police custody, according to The Hindu.
- FIRs against Bhattacharya
- 2
- Police stations
- Garfa and Kasba
- Attack location
- Bhattacharya’s home in Kolkata
- Arrested suspect’s name
- Susanta Guchait in The Hindu; Bappa Guchhait in Hindustan Times
- Incident date
- October 8, 2026
What people are saying
If Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya does not correct his use of the word ‘Hindutva supporter,’ legal action will also be taken against him
What I will say will now be dictated by the CM? How does he have so much arrogance, just because he has come to power? We will humble him soon
If this is the example he is setting, then no one in this State is safe
He should be arrested immediately
Sources
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