Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Khardah Resident Arrested in Police Assault During Nabanna March
Some people held a march to remember a doctor who was killed.
During the march, there was a clash with the police.
One person was seen attacking a police officer in a video.
The police have arrested three people so far, including a man from Khardah who was hiding in a house.
The marchers clashed with police when they were stopped.
Several police officers were hurt.
Police are investigating and expect to make more arrests.
A Khardah resident was arrested for allegedly assaulting police during the Nabanna March.
The arrest occurred early Friday morning in Maheshtala, South 24-Parganas.
The arrested man, Nitish Singh, is the third person arrested in connection to the incident.
The Nabanna march was organized to mark a year of the rape and murder of a junior doctor.
Five police personnel were injured in the clash during the march.
- Who
- Nitish Singh, along with others.
- What
- A man was arrested for assaulting police during a march.
- When
- Early Friday morning, August 9.
- Where
- Khardah, Maheshtala, and Chowringhee Road in Kolkata.
- Why
- Allegedly for assaulting police during the Nabanna March.
March Organizers
Police
Police Actions
March Organizers
March organizers were protesting, but the source does not provide details about the organizer's views on police actions.
Police
Police were acting appropriately.
Injuries
March Organizers
Injuries sustained by the protestors are highlighted by the leader of the opposition party, without giving specifics.
Police
Police injuries are highlighted.
- Arrested
- Nitish Singh
- Location of arrest
- Maheshtala, South 24-Parganas
- Incident
- Nabanna March
- Charges
- Attempt to murder, assault
- Injured
- 5 police personnel