Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Attack on CPIM office in Jalpaiguri sparks political tension
An attack was reported at a Communist Party office in Jalpaiguri.
It happened late on Monday night.
People outside allegedly threw bottles, sticks and fire-starting objects at the building.
Party workers were inside the office during the incident.
CPIM leaders said the attackers tried to damage the gate.
They blamed people supported by the BJP, but this claim has not been independently confirmed.
The CPIM plans protest rallies and wants those responsible arrested.
Police have not yet provided details about an investigation or arrests.
Unidentified people allegedly attacked the CPIM district office in Jalpaiguri around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Party sources said attackers hurled glass bottles, sticks and incendiary objects while workers were inside.
CPIM state secretary Mohammed Salim blamed BJP-backed miscreants, but the allegation was not independently verified.
CPIM leaders said workers resisted the attackers, who eventually retreated from the office.
The party announced protest rallies and demanded arrests, while police details remained unavailable.
- Who
- Unidentified attackers allegedly targeted CPIM workers, while CPIM leaders blamed BJP-backed miscreants.
- What
- The CPIM district office was allegedly attacked with bottles, sticks, glass and incendiary objects.
- When
- Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday night; protest rallies were announced for Tuesday.
- Where
- The CPIM district office in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- Why
- CPIM leaders described the incident as an attempt to intimidate opposition workers, but the attackers’ motive has not been independently established.
CPIM’s allegations
Verification and response
Responsibility for the attack
CPIM’s allegations
CPIM leaders, including Mohammed Salim, alleged that BJP-backed miscreants attacked the office to intimidate opposition workers.
Verification and response
The allegation has not been independently verified, and the account does not report a response from the BJP or police identifying the attackers.
What happened during the incident
CPIM’s allegations
CPIM sources said attackers tried to break the gate and threw objects at workers, who resisted and forced them to retreat.
Verification and response
Available reporting describes an alleged attack and a video showing people outside the gate, but does not independently establish all details shown or claimed.
- Incident
- Alleged attack on the CPIM district office
- Location
- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Reported time
- Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday
- Alleged weapons
- Glass bottles, sticks, glass pieces and incendiary objects
- CPIM allegation
- Mohammed Salim alleged BJP-backed miscreants were responsible
- Party response
- Protest rallies were announced across Jalpaiguri district
- Police status
- No police statement, arrests or investigation details were available in the account