Archive · 16 Jun 2025
FIR Filed Against BJP Leader in Sandal-Throwing Incident
Sukanta Majumdar, a politician, is accused of throwing something at a Sikh officer.
The Sikh community is upset because they believe it was done on purpose to offend their religion.
They filed a police report.
Majumdar says it was an accident with a paper cut-out, but the community wants an apology.
The incident is causing a lot of anger and could lead to protests.
FIR filed against Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly throwing a sandal at a Sikh officer.
The incident occurred near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.
The complainant, the Sikh community, alleged the act was deliberate and intended to insult religious beliefs.
Majumdar claims it was accidental and a paper cut-out, meant to be thrown at police.
The Sikh community demands an apology and threatens protests if their concerns are ignored.
- Who
- Sukanta Majumdar (Union Minister) and a Sikh police officer, with a complaint from members of the Sikh community.
- What
- An FIR was filed against Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly throwing a sandal at a Sikh officer.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday, and the FIR was filed on Friday (June 13, 2025).
- Where
- Kolkata, near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence.
- Why
- The complainant alleged the act was deliberate and intentional, intending to insult religious beliefs and hurt religious sentiment.
TMC and Sikh Community
BJP
Nature of the Act
TMC and Sikh Community
The act was deliberate and caused religious insult and hurt.
BJP
The act was an accident involving a paper cut-out.
Reaction to the Incident
TMC and Sikh Community
Demanding immediate apology and warning of protests.
BJP
Denying the incident was intentional, calling it a ploy.
- Accused
- Sukanta Majumdar
- Incident Location
- Kolkata
- FIR Filed
- June 13, 2025
- Allegation
- Hurling sandals/paper at Sikh officer
- Filed By
- Sikh community
- Sections of Law
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Sources
"Was Of Paper": BJP After Minister Faces FIR For Throwing Slipper At Man
FIR against Union min for ‘throwing slipper at Sikh man’, BJP says it was paper cutting
Union min Sukanta Majumdar booked for 'throwing slipper at Sikh man'
