Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Former MLA’s Assistant Dies After Alleged Brick Attack Over Drinking
Shekhar Chowdhury, also called Bunty, was reportedly attacked in Garulia.
He had allegedly asked a group of youths to stop drinking near his home.
An argument began and then became violent.
Police said he was attacked with bricks.
He was first taken to a hospital in Barrackpore.
Later, he was moved to a hospital in Kolkata because his condition worsened.
He died there on Sunday night.
Police arrested three people and are checking CCTV footage to investigate the attack.
Shekhar Chowdhury, also known as Bunty, died at a Kolkata hospital.
He was allegedly attacked with bricks after objecting to youths drinking near his home.
Police arrested Bicky Chowdhury, Aman Chowdhury and Pintu Chowdhury.
The incident reportedly occurred Wednesday night in Garulia under Noapara constituency.
Police are examining CCTV footage to determine whether others were involved.
- Who
- Shekhar Chowdhury, also known as Bunty, reportedly a former MLA’s personal assistant; three men were arrested.
- What
- He was allegedly beaten with bricks and later died from his injuries.
- When
- The altercation reportedly occurred Wednesday night; he died late Sunday night.
- Where
- The attack occurred in Garulia under the Noapara Assembly constituency, and he died in a Kolkata hospital.
- Why
- The incident allegedly followed his objection to youths drinking alcohol near his home.
Police Investigation
Residents’ and Former MLA’s Concerns
Possible wider involvement
Police Investigation
Police have arrested three people and are examining CCTV footage to determine whether others participated in the attack.
Residents’ and Former MLA’s Concerns
A purported CCTV video reportedly shows several youths surrounding and assaulting Bunty, while its authenticity has not been independently verified.
Drug activity in the locality
Police Investigation
Police said the arrested suspects were being interrogated as the investigation continued.
Residents’ and Former MLA’s Concerns
Sunil Singh questioned the alleged sale of heroin and other banned drugs, while local residents alleged that such drugs had been sold in the area despite repeated complaints.
- Deceased
- Shekhar Chowdhury, alias Bunty, aged 30
- Location
- Garulia, under the Noapara Assembly constituency
- Reported trigger
- Bunty allegedly objected to youths drinking near his home
- Weapon alleged
- Bricks
- Arrests
- Bicky Chowdhury, Aman Chowdhury and Pintu Chowdhury
- Hospital treatment
- Initially Barrackpore; later shifted to Kolkata
- Investigation
- Police are interrogating the arrested men and examining CCTV footage