Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Scuffle Erupts at Kolkata Court During Deepak Byapari Case
A fight happened at a court in Kolkata when protesters gathered for Deepak Byapari’s hearing.
Some protesters reportedly shouted slogans and threw eggs at him.
Lawyers objected to the egg-throwing inside the court.
The argument became a physical fight between protesters and lawyers.
Police stepped in and stopped the clash.
Byapari is accused of making insulting comments about Suvendu Adhikari online.
He is also being investigated by the National Investigation Agency over alleged anti-national activities.
The agency is examining whether he was connected to a suspected espionage network.
These allegations have not been established as facts by a court.
A scuffle broke out at Bankshall Court after protesters allegedly threw eggs at arrested YouTuber Deepak Byapari.
Lawyers objected to the egg-throwing, and police intervened after the confrontation escalated into a melee.
Two complaints were filed against Byapari over alleged insulting remarks about West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.
The National Investigation Agency arrested Byapari in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, over alleged anti-national activities.
The NIA is investigating whether Byapari had a secret connection to an alleged espionage network involving Zafar Riaz.
- Who
- Arrested YouTuber Deepak Byapari, protesters, lawyers, police, the National Investigation Agency, and people linked to the alleged espionage investigation.
- What
- A scuffle broke out at Bankshall Court during Byapari’s production, while he faces allegations involving online remarks, anti-national activities, and possible espionage links.
- When
- The court confrontation occurred on Thursday afternoon; the National Investigation Agency arrested Byapari around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
- Where
- Bankshall Court in Kolkata; Byapari was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The confrontation began after protesters allegedly threw eggs at Byapari, while his arrest and court appearance relate to separate allegations under investigation.
- Accused
- Deepak Byapari, a YouTuber known for political and social commentary
- Court
- Bankshall Court, Kolkata
- Immediate incident
- A confrontation between protesters and lawyers followed alleged egg-throwing
- Police case
- Alleged insulting remarks about West Bengal Assembly Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari
- NIA arrest
- Byapari was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, around 4:30 p.m. on Monday
- Additional investigation
- The NIA is examining alleged anti-national activity and a possible connection to an espionage network
- Related accused
- Zafar Riaz was arrested in May over alleged espionage and anti-India activities