Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Businessman Beaten After Refusing Puja Donation, Police Investigating
A businessman in Kolkata was attacked after refusing to pay money to a local club for Durga Puja, a Hindu festival.
The club, allegedly linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, demanded Rs 10,000, which the businessman declined.
He, his father, wife, and brother were reportedly beaten.
The police are investigating.
The Chief Minister was informed and asked for stern action.
The BJP criticized the incident, while TMC leaders expressed regret and urged police action.
Businessman Amit Sarkar was beaten for refusing a Durga Puja donation.
The attackers were allegedly members of the Ujjwal Sangha club, with TMC links.
Sarkar and his family members were also heckled and beaten during the incident.
A police complaint has been filed, and an investigation is underway.
The incident has drawn condemnation from the BJP and regret from TMC leaders.
- Who
- Businessman Amit Sarkar, Ujjwal Sangha club members, TMC, BJP
- What
- Businessman beaten for refusing Durga Puja donation
- When
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Gobra Gorosthan Road, Kolkata
- Why
- Refusal to pay the demanded donation
TMC
BJP
Incident Perception
TMC
Expresses regret; emphasizes importance of police action; implies culprits are not representative of the party.
BJP
Condemns TMC, accusing them of enabling criminals and extortion.
Actions
TMC
Chief Minister asked police to take stern action
BJP
Accuses TMC of enabling criminals and extortion
- Incident
- Businessman beaten for refusing donation
- Victim
- Amit Sarkar
- Location
- Gobra Gorosthan Road, Kolkata
- Alleged Perpetrators
- TMC miscreants from Ujjwal Sangha club
- Demand
- Rs 10,000 donation for Durga Puja
- Police Action
- Complaint filed, investigation launched
- Political Reactions
- BJP condemns; TMC expresses regret
