Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Second Arrest Made in Kolkata for Police Attack at Protest
Two men have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly attacking police officers during a protest.
The protest, called 'Nabanna Avijan,' happened on August 9th and commemorated a doctor's death.
One man, Manas Chandra Saha, is accused of harming a police officer.
Another, Chandan Gupta, was arrested earlier and faces serious charges.
Police are investigating, and the men will appear in court.
Manas Chandra Saha was arrested for allegedly attacking a police constable.
The arrest relates to the 'Nabanna Avijan' protest on August 9.
Saha is accused of throwing a constable to the ground and beating him.
Chandan Gupta was previously arrested in connection with the same incident.
The protest marked the anniversary of a woman doctor's rape and murder, leading to violence.
- Who
- Manas Chandra Saha and Chandan Gupta
- What
- Two arrests made for allegedly attacking policemen.
- When
- August 9
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- Related to an alleged attack on police personnel during the Nabanna Avijan march, which was a protest.
Kolkata Police
Protestors
Law Enforcement
Kolkata Police
Arrested individuals and are investigating.
Protestors
N/A
- Arrested
- Manas Chandra Saha
- Charges
- Attacking Police
- Related Event
- Nabanna Avijan
- Date of Event
- August 9
- Location of Arrest
- Kolkata
Sources
Kolkata Police make first arrest in Nabanna Abhijan case
RG Kar anniversary protests: One held for assaulting police
RG Kar crime anniversary: One held for ‘assaulting’ police constable during protest
BJP MLA Ashok Dinda, others move Calcutta HC after Kolkata Police summons in Nabanna case
Jagaddal resident arrested for role in assault on cops at Nabanna march in Calcutta
