Archive · 15 Aug 2025
JU Scholar Arrested in Minister Attack Case; Father Disputes
Hindol, a former student, was arrested and accused of planning an attack on a minister's car.
His father says he was in Spain then.
The police say they have proof, including messages.
The father believes it is unfair and could impact other scholars' willingness to return to Bengal.
Student groups disagree with the arrest.
The government party supports it, citing evidence.
The police are holding him now.
Hindol Mazumdar, a former JU student, was arrested at Delhi Airport.
He is accused of masterminding an attack on the West Bengal Education Minister's convoy.
Mazumdar was in Spain pursuing a PhD at the time of the alleged attack.
His father disputes his involvement and questions the police's actions.
Student organizations and the TMC have contrasting views on the arrest.
- Who
- Hindol Mazumdar, his father, Kolkata Police, TMC, student organizations, and West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu.
- What
- Arrest of Hindol Mazumdar in connection to an attack.
- When
- March 1 (attack), arrest on a recent date.
- Where
- Delhi Airport and Jadavpur University.
- Why
- Allegedly masterminding an attack on the Education Minister's convoy.
Police/TMC Perspective
Father's Perspective
Involvement
Police/TMC Perspective
Hindol was a mastermind in the attack.
Father's Perspective
Father disputes Hindol's involvement.
Evidence
Police/TMC Perspective
Evidence supports arrest; law will take its course.
Father's Perspective
Lack of prior notice and challenges to the evidence.
- Arrested
- Hindol Mazumdar
- Alleged Offense
- Masterminding the attack on the Education Minister's convoy
- Location of Arrest
- Delhi Airport
- Current Status
- In custody with police seeking transit remand
- Father's Stance
- Disputes son's involvement
Sources
JU alumnus returning from Spain held at Delhi airport
Former JU student held at Delhi airport over attack on education minister Bratya Basu
West Bengal: Police Take Custody Of Jadavpur University Alumnus Hindol Majumdar Over Attack On State Education Minister Bratya Basu
‘Police had to show some action’: Father of arrested former JU student questions son’s involvement in attack on Bratya Basu’s convoy