Archive · 22 Aug 2025
CU Students Assaulted in Kolkata for Speaking Bengali
In Kolkata, a group of Calcutta University students were attacked by Hindi-speaking traders.
The argument began at a mobile phone shop after a price dispute.
The students were targeted for speaking Bengali and were allegedly called 'Bangladeshis'.
The traders then assaulted the students.
The police are investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.
This event is seen as a shocking incident, adding to existing concerns about language-based discrimination.
Calcutta University students were assaulted in Kolkata.
The incident occurred after an argument at a mobile phone accessories shop.
Students were allegedly targeted for speaking Bengali.
Hindi-speaking traders reportedly called students 'Bangladeshis' and attacked them.
Police are investigating the matter, and no arrests have been made yet.
- Who
- Hindi-speaking traders and Calcutta University students.
- What
- Calcutta University students were physically assaulted and verbally abused.
- When
- Wednesday night.
- Where
- Sealdah station area, Kolkata.
- Why
- An argument over a mobile phone cover and speaking Bengali led to the attack.
Calcutta University Students
Shopkeepers
The Incident
Calcutta University Students
Students were physically attacked and subjected to ethnic slurs.
Shopkeepers
Shopkeepers may have a different account of events and deny any discriminatory intent.
Discrimination
Calcutta University Students
Attack was motivated by language-based discrimination and prejudice.
Shopkeepers
Shopkeepers may dispute the claims of discrimination.
- Location
- Sealdah, Kolkata
- Victims
- Calcutta University students
- Alleged Aggressors
- Hindi-speaking traders
- Motive
- Speaking Bengali
- Police Status
- Investigation ongoing, no arrests
Sources
Bengal Traders Beat Calcutta University Students, Call Them 'Bangladeshis'
Bengali students attacked in West Bengal for speaking Bengali, branded ‘Bangladeshi’ by Hindi-speaking traders
Bengali students attacked in West Bengal for speaking Bengali, branded ‘Bangladeshi’ by Hindi-speaking traders
Students Attacked In West Bengal For Speaking Bengali; Branded As 'Bangladeshis' By Hindi-Speaking Traders
Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held
Kolkata: 4 students assaulted, called ‘Bangladeshi’ for speaking in Bengali
CU Students Beaten, Branded ‘Bangladeshi’ for Speaking Bengali
Shopkeepers beat up CU students, call them Bangladeshis; 2 held
Called ‘Bangladeshi Rohingya’, group of students physically and verbally assaulted - Telegraph India
