Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Journalists Attacked at Babri Masjid Replica Site
In West Bengal, two journalists were attacked and their equipment was stolen by supporters of a suspended politician named Humayun Kabir.
This happened while they were reporting on the construction of a replica of the Babri Masjid.
The police rescued the journalists but did not help them recover their stolen equipment.
The politician had previously announced plans to build the replica, which caused controversy.
The opposition party criticized the state government for not protecting the journalists.
Journalists Abhishek Shandilya and Aditya Mishra were attacked by supporters of Humayun Kabir in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
The attackers looted equipment worth ₹4 lakh and attempted to lynch the journalists.
Police rescued the journalists but did not recover all the stolen equipment.
Humayun Kabir, a suspended TMC MLA, laid the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid replica on December 6, 2025.
The BJP accused the West Bengal government of being a mute spectator during the attack.
- Who
- Journalists Abhishek Shandilya and Aditya Mishra
- What
- Attacked and equipment looted by supporters of Humayun Kabir
- When
- December 30, 2025
- Where
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Why
- Reporting on the construction of a Babri Masjid replica
- Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Victims
- Abhishek Shandilya, Aditya Mishra
- Attackers
- Supporters of Humayun Kabir
- Equipment Looted
- ₹4 lakh worth of camera and microphone
- Date of Attack
- December 30, 2025
- Foundation Stone Date
- December 6, 2025
- MLA Suspension
- Humayun Kabir