Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Calcutta High Court Demands Police Report on Rally Vandalism
The Calcutta High Court has asked the police for a report on the vandalism that happened at the Trinamool Congress' rally venue in Kolkata.
The rally was for Martyrs' Day on July 21.
The Trinamool Congress said that some people damaged the stage, banners, and sound system and hurt their workers.
They also said that the police were not letting their supporters come to the rally.
The court told the police to make sure everything is safe for the rally.
Mamata Banerjee, the former chief minister, thanked the court for helping them have the rally.
The Calcutta High Court sought a report from the police on the vandalism at the Trinamool Congress' rally venue in Kolkata.
The Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction) alleged that miscreants vandalized the stage, damaged equipment, and assaulted workers.
The court questioned the police about the incident despite prior instructions to maintain law and order.
Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to disrupt the Martyrs' Day observance and thanked the court for ensuring security.
The court directed the police to submit a detailed report and ensure adequate security at the rally venue.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction), Calcutta High Court, Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Allegations of vandalism at the Trinamool Congress' Martyrs' Day rally venue
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure law and order and prevent disruption of the rally
Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction)
BJP
Allegations of Vandalism
Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction)
The Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction) alleges that a group of miscreants vandalized their rally venue, damaging the stage, banners, posters, sound system, and assaulting workers.
BJP
The BJP has not publicly commented on the allegations of vandalism.
Police Action
Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction)
The Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction) expects the police to take action against the miscreants and ensure security at the rally venue.
BJP
The BJP has not publicly commented on the police action.
- Date of Incident
- July 21
- Location
- Kolkata
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
- Justice Involved
- Justice Sougata Bhattacharya
- Complainant
- Trinamool Congress (Kalighat faction)
- Alleged Vandalism
- Damage to stage, banners, posters, sound system, and assault on workers
- Police Action
- Report sought by the court, adequate security ensured
- Political Figures Involved
- Mamata Banerjee