Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Ex-JU Student Remanded in Minister Heckling Case
A former student named Hindol, who is currently studying in Spain, was arrested.
He's accused of being involved in a disturbance where the Education Minister was heckled and his car was damaged back in March at a university.
Police now have him in custody until August 18th.
The minister was there for a meeting, and protesters were demonstrating about student elections.
Former JU student Hindol Majumdar was remanded to police custody until August 18.
The remand is related to the alleged heckling of West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu.
The incident occurred at the JU campus on March 1st.
Police allege Majumdar was a mastermind of the attack on Basu's car.
Majumdar was arrested at Delhi airport after arriving from Spain.
- Who
- Hindol Majumdar, a former JU student, and Bratya Basu, the West Bengal Education Minister.
- What
- Hindol Majumdar was remanded to police custody in connection to the alleged heckling of West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu.
- When
- The remand happened on Friday, with the incident occurring on March 1st.
- Where
- Kolkata; the heckling occurred at Jadavpur University (JU) campus, and Majumdar was arrested at Delhi airport.
- Why
- Police allege Majumdar was a mastermind of the attack and heckling of the minister.
- Suspect
- Hindol Majumdar
- Charge
- Involvement in the heckling of Bratya Basu
- Remand Date
- Friday
- Custody End Date
- August 18
- Incident Location
- Jadavpur University Campus
- Current Status
- Researcher in Spain
Sources
JU alumnus arrested from Delhi airport had ‘active role’ in Bratya Basu assault case: Cops
Delhi police detain ex-JU student, pursuing PhD in Spain, alleging 'involvement' in attack on TMC minister 6 months ago
Kolkata court remands former JU student to police custody in Bengal edu min heckling case
