Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Journalist Attacked in Kolkata for Criticizing Government
A journalist named Kishalay Mukherjee was attacked by unknown people with rods and knives while he was going home.
This happened near a metro station in Kolkata, India.
He has been critical of the local government and their ruling party.
This is the second time he has been attacked.
The first time was last year near a busy area called Park Circus.
He was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital.
He says he has been getting threats and will continue to stay in the city despite the attacks.
People are worried about the safety of journalists in West Bengal.
Kishalay Mukherjee, a journalist critical of the West Bengal government, was attacked with rods and knives near Tollygunge metro station in Kolkata.
This is the second attack on Mukherjee; the first occurred in July 2025 near Park Circus, where he was severely injured.
Mukherjee has been vocal about corruption in the Mamata Banerjee government and the ruling Trinamool Congress party.
He reported the attack on Facebook, stating that he had been receiving threats and that the police station was nearby.
The attack has raised concerns about the safety of journalists and media freedom in West Bengal.
- Who
- Kishalay Mukherjee, a journalist and vocal critic of the West Bengal government
- What
- An attack by unknown assailants with rods and knives
- When
- January 25, 2026, and previously in July 2025
- Where
- Near the Tollygunge metro station in South Kolkata, and previously near Park Circus
- Why
- Mukherjee's criticism of the Mamata Banerjee government and the ruling Trinamool Congress
- Victim
- Kishalay Mukherjee
- Occupation
- Senior Editor, Republic Bangla
- Location
- Tollygunge metro station, South Kolkata
- Date
- January 25, 2026
- Weapons Used
- Rods and knives
- Previous Attack
- July 2025, Park Circus, Kolkata
- Government Criticized
- Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress