Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Left Party Offices Attacked in Cooch Behar, BJP Denies Involvement
In the town of Cooch Behar, some offices of left‑wing political parties were broken into and damaged.
People say the attacks were done by men who shouted religious slogans and used tools to break windows.
The left parties say the attacks were carried out by supporters of the BJP, a rival party.
The BJP says it had nothing to do with the attacks and wants the police to find the real culprits.
Police have started looking into the incidents but have not arrested anyone yet.
Left parties (CPM, Forward Bloc, SUCI(C)) report vandalism and looting of their offices in Cooch Behar.
Incidents occurred over two days, including attacks on offices in Cooch Behar town, Khagrabari, and Dinhata.
Left leaders accuse BJP-backed goons of carrying out the attacks, citing slogans and armed men.
BJP district vice‑president Biraj Bose denies any BJP involvement and calls for a fair probe.
Police have registered complaints and begun investigations; no arrests have been made yet.
- Who
- Left parties (CPM, All India Forward Bloc, SUCI(C)) and BJP district officials
- What
- Vandalism, looting, and arson at Left party offices
- When
- Over the past two days, with incidents reported on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Left parties allege retaliation for political changes; BJP denies involvement
- Location
- Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India
- Incidents
- Vandalism and looting of Left party offices
- Accused
- BJP-backed goons
- Police Action
- Complaints registered, investigations underway, no arrests yet
- Amount Looted
- ₹9,000–₹10,000