Archive · 22 Sep 2025
AJSU Leader Barred from Visiting Kurmi Protest Site
After clashes between police and Kurmi protestors, the leader of the AJSU party tried to visit the area.
However, police stopped him, citing safety reasons, though he was allowed to meet party workers.
The AJSU party believes this restricts their rights.
The Kurmi community was protesting for Scheduled Tribe status, leading to conflict.
The party is demanding justice for those injured in the clashes.
Police used force against protesters.
AJSU chief Sudesh Mahto was stopped by Bengal Police from visiting Kotshila.
The visit was related to clashes during a Kurmi community protest.
Police cited law and order concerns as the reason for stopping him.
Mahto was allowed to meet party workers in Kotshila.
AJSU criticized the restrictions as a violation of democratic rights.
- Who
- Sudesh Mahto (AJSU Chief), Bengal Police
- What
- Mahto prevented from visiting affected villages
- When
- Monday (reported)
- Where
- Kotshila, Purulia district
- Why
- Police cited law and order concerns following clashes
AJSU
Bengal Police/Administration
Access to Affected Area
AJSU
Restriction of access is a violation of democratic rights and suppressing the voices of victims.
Bengal Police/Administration
Police cited law and order concerns.
- Event
- AJSU leader blocked from visiting Kotshila
- Location
- Kotshila, Purulia district, West Bengal
- Individual
- Sudesh Mahto (AJSU Chief)
- Reason for Visit
- Meet those injured in Kurmi protest clashes
- Restriction
- Allowed to meet workers at Kotshila only
Sources
Kurmi community withdraws stir in Jharkhand after Centre’s assurance on meeting to discuss ST status
Kurmi agitation affects train services in SER
29 arrested by Bengal Police over violence against police during Kurmi protest
Bengal Police arrest 29 for attacking cops during Kurmi agitation