Archive · 18 Sep 2026
TMC Leader Arrested Over Alleged Election-Day Attack on BJP
Police arrested Sahin Kazi, a Trinamool Congress leader from West Bengal.
He is accused of leading an attack on a BJP candidate and the candidate’s election agent.
The attack happened on April 23 at a polling booth.
Police say a large crowd pulled the two men from their vehicle and beat them.
Both men suffered serious head injuries.
Kazi reportedly avoided arrest for several months.
Officers found and arrested him in Berhampore after receiving a tip.
He was taken to court with extra protection because police feared protests or more violence.
Sahin Kazi, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested in Murshidabad after allegedly evading capture since May 9.
Police identify Kazi as the prime accused in an April 23 attack on BJP candidate Debashis Ojha and election agent Biswajeet Mondal.
A mob allegedly dragged the BJP leaders from their vehicle and assaulted them with sticks and stones at a polling booth.
Ojha and Mondal suffered serious head injuries, while police and central forces used lathi-charge and tear gas to contain the violence.
Kazi was produced in court under heavy security, as police sought custody for further interrogation and BJP supporters protested outside.
- Who
- Sahin Kazi, a Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested in connection with an alleged attack on BJP candidate Debashis Ojha and election agent Biswajeet Mondal.
- What
- Kazi was arrested as the alleged prime accused in an election-day assault involving a mob at a polling booth.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on April 23; Kazi was arrested on Thursday night and produced in court on Friday.
- Where
- The attack occurred at a polling booth in Bhramarkal Gram Panchayat, Birbhum district; Kazi was arrested in Berhampore, Murshidabad.
- Why
- Police arrested Kazi after a tip-off because he was wanted in the case involving the alleged assault.
Police and BJP Account
Accused’s Position
Responsibility for the attack
Police and BJP Account
Police identify Sahin Kazi as the prime accused and allege that a mob attacked Debashis Ojha and Biswajeet Mondal during polling.
Accused’s Position
The article does not provide a response, denial, or alternative account from Sahin Kazi or the Trinamool Congress.
Meaning of the arrest
Police and BJP Account
Debashis Ojha thanked Birbhum police and described the arrest as action against the alleged mastermind of the poll-day violence.
Accused’s Position
No statement from Kazi or his party about the arrest is reported in the article.
- Accused
- Sahin Kazi
- Political party
- Trinamool Congress
- Attack date
- April 23
- Victims
- BJP candidate Debashis Ojha and election agent Biswajeet Mondal
- Arrest location
- Berhampore, Murshidabad
- Reported injuries
- Both victims suffered severe head injuries
- Court action
- Police sought custody for further interrogation