Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Dinhata BJP Leader Arrested Amid Unauthorised Rally Row
Imagine there was a celebration planned after a big game, but the police said it wasn't allowed without asking first.
A leader from the BJP party, Ajay Roy, was arrested because the police thought he was organizing this forbidden celebration.
The BJP says he was just happy about a win outside his house and that the police arrested him unfairly because of politics.
The police say they had complaints from people who worried the celebration might cause trouble, so they had to act.
Ajay Roy was taken to court, but he couldn't get out right away and is in jail for a few days.
The BJP is upset and told the police they don't agree with the arrest.
Dinhata BJP leader Ajay Roy was arrested on Friday night in Cooch Behar.
Police stated the arrest was for preparing an unauthorized victory rally and obstructing duty.
The BJP denied plans for a rally, claiming Roy was celebrating outside his home.
Roy was denied bail and placed in judicial custody until November 19.
BJP leaders accused the state government of political vendetta, while police cited resident complaints.
- Who
- Ajay Roy, Cooch Behar district BJP general secretary, and police
- What
- Arrest of a BJP leader following a scuffle with police amid a dispute over an alleged unauthorized rally.
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Babupara, Dinhata, Cooch Behar
- Why
- Police claim Ajay Roy was organizing an unauthorized rally to celebrate the NDA's victory, while BJP leaders deny this, calling the arrest political vendetta.
BJP Stance
Police/Administration Stance
Reason for Gathering
BJP Stance
Ajay Roy was merely celebrating the NDA's victory outside his home, not organizing an unauthorized rally.
Police/Administration Stance
Ajay Roy was preparing an unauthorized victory rally without administrative permission, responding to resident complaints about potential unrest.
Nature of Arrest
BJP Stance
The arrest was politically motivated, a case of political vendetta by the state government, with the local MLA behind it.
Police/Administration Stance
The arrest was lawful, initiated due to specific complaints about an unauthorized rally, and Ajay Roy was booked for obstructing police duty.
- Arrested Individual
- Ajay Roy, Cooch Behar district BJP general secretary
- Location of Incident
- Babupara, Dinhata, Cooch Behar
- Date of Arrest
- Friday night
- Reason for Arrest
- Allegedly preparing an unauthorized victory rally; obstructing police duty
- Judicial Custody End Date
- November 19