Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Man Arrested for Burning PM Modi Photo
A man named Soumik Chattopadhyay was arrested for burning a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Kolkata.
The protest was organized by Left-affiliated student groups who were upset about a leaked NEET exam paper.
The man was seen lighting a cigarette from the burning photo, which went viral on social media.
The police arrested him after a complaint from BJP workers.
The protest turned violent, and several people were arrested.
The man is being investigated for insulting the prime minister and disturbing public order.
Soumik Chattopadhyay burned a photo of PM Modi during a protest in Kolkata.
The protest was against the alleged NEET question paper leak.
Chattopadhyay lit a cigarette from the burning photo, which went viral.
He was arrested after a complaint by BJP workers.
The protest turned violent, leading to multiple arrests.
- Who
- Soumik Chattopadhyay, a resident of Badu in Barasat police station area
- What
- Burning a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lighting a cigarette from the flames during a protest
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Protest against the alleged NEET question paper leak and demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Motivation Behind the Act
Protesters' Perspective
The act was a form of protest against the alleged NEET question paper leak and the government's handling of the situation.
Government's Perspective
The act was intended to insult the prime minister's office and disturb public order.
- Accused Name
- Soumik Chattopadhyay
- Location of Incident
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Date of Incident
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Organizations Involved
- Left-affiliated student organizations
- Charges Filed
- Desecration and disturbing public order