Archive · 29 Jul 2026
CPM Accuses Delhi Police of Illegal Attempt to Arrest Aishe Ghosh
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM has strongly criticized the Delhi Police for trying to arrest Aishe Ghosh, a student leader, at their party headquarters.
CPM leaders John Brittas and M.A. Baby accused the police of acting arrogantly and illegally.
They said the police came in plain clothes and without permission.
The CPM believes the police were trying to punish Ghosh for leading student protests and that the government is trying to make it a crime to disagree with them.
The police left without arresting Ghosh after CPM leaders intervened.
The CPM stands with the students and promises to protect their rights.
Delhi Police attempted to arrest Aishe Ghosh at CPM headquarters.
CPM leaders accused the police of acting arrogantly and illegally.
Police allegedly entered in plain clothes without permission.
CPM believes the action was retaliation for Ghosh's role in student protests.
Police left without arresting Ghosh after intervention by CPM leaders.
- Who
- CPM leaders John Brittas and M.A. Baby, Delhi Police, Aishe Ghosh
- What
- Delhi Police attempted to arrest Aishe Ghosh at CPM headquarters
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- AKG Bhavan headquarters, Delhi
- Why
- Allegedly in retaliation for Ghosh's role in student protests and to criminalize dissent
CPM and Supporters
Delhi Police and Central Government
Nature of Police Action
CPM and Supporters
The police acted with blatant arrogance and illegally attempted to enter the party headquarters without permission.
Delhi Police and Central Government
The police were carrying out their duties to maintain law and order.
Motivation Behind the Action
CPM and Supporters
The police action was a retaliation for Aishe Ghosh's role in leading student protests and an attempt to criminalize dissent.
Delhi Police and Central Government
The police action was a routine law enforcement activity to address alleged violations.
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday evening
- Location of Incident
- AKG Bhavan headquarters, Delhi
- Individuals Involved
- Aishe Ghosh, John Brittas, M.A. Baby
- Organizations Involved
- CPM, Delhi Police, Central Government
- Allegations Made
- Blatant arrogance, illegal attempt to enter party headquarters, criminalizing dissent
- Police Behavior
- Some officers in plain clothes, no nameplates, entered without permission
- Outcome
- Police left without arresting Ghosh after intervention by CPM leaders
Sources
'Assault on democratic norms': CPM condemns Delhi Police attempt to ‘arrest’ Aishe Ghosh
CPI(M) Claims Delhi Police Entered Party HQ To Arrest SFI Leader Aishe Ghosh, Cops Cite 2021 Case
Ruckus in RS as Oppn slams Delhi Police attempt to arrest Aishe Ghosh, Nadda calls it ‘normal action’
