Archive · 21 Aug 2025
ISF MLA, Others Granted Bail After Protests in Kolkata
ISF party members, including MLA Naushad Siddiqui, protested in Kolkata against a new law and the alleged mistreatment of Bengali migrants.
The protest led to clashes with the police.
After being detained, Siddiqui and 94 others were brought before a court and released on bail.
The protest focused on the Waqf Amendment Act.
ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui and 94 others were granted bail.
The bail followed a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act.
The protest also addressed alleged harassment of Bengali migrants.
A fight occurred between ISF activists and police during the demonstration.
The protest took place in the Esplanade area of Kolkata.
- Who
- ISF, Kolkata Police, and Naushad Siddiqui
- What
- ISF members protested and were granted bail.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Esplanade, Kolkata
- Why
- To protest the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged harassment of Bengali migrants.
ISF Viewpoint
Police/Government Viewpoint
Cause of Protest
ISF Viewpoint
Protesting the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged mistreatment of Bengali migrants.
Police/Government Viewpoint
Clashes occurred during the protest.
Police Action
ISF Viewpoint
Police actions included baton-charging.
Police/Government Viewpoint
A fight broke out between ISF activists and police.
- Party
- ISF
- Location
- Kolkata
- Key Figure
- Naushad Siddiqui
- Charges
- Detainment
- Bail Type
- Personal Bond
Sources
Bengal MLA Nawsad Siddique, party workers detained after protest turns chaotic
Naushad Siddiqui detained during protest at Esplanade
ISF stages protests in Bengal, demands release of arrested party MLA, workers
ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui, 94 others granted bail by Bankshall Court day after protest against SIR, Waqf Bill
