Archive · 12 Aug 2025
BJP Youth Leader Arrested for Targeting Muslim Cattle Traders
Imagine some people were transporting cows, but a member of a political group didn't like it and thought they were doing something bad.
They attacked the people and accused them of being from another country.
The police arrested the person who led the attack, who was part of the BJP's youth group.
The attack happened in Durgapur, and the person was arrested in a nearby state.
The political party has said that the attack was wrong.
The police are now investigating what happened and why.
BJP youth wing member Parijat Ganguly was arrested for leading an assault on Muslim cattle traders.
The assault occurred in Durgapur, West Bengal, where traders were accused of being "Bangladeshi jihadis".
Ganguly was arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and remanded in police custody for five days.
The incident involved the beating and parading of traders, and the release of their cattle.
BJP sources admitted the incident was inappropriate and distanced themselves from Ganguly.
- Who
- Parijat Ganguly, a BJP youth wing member.
- What
- Arrest of BJP youth wing member for assaulting Muslim cattle traders.
- When
- Arrest occurred 10 days after the incident.
- Where
- Durgapur, West Bengal and Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Why
- Ganguly led the assault on Muslim cattle traders, accusing them of being "Bangladeshi jihadis".
BJP's Stance
Trinamool's Stance
Party Reaction to the Event
BJP's Stance
The incident is not supported, distancing from Ganguly.
Trinamool's Stance
Some party members believe the police are exaggerating the situation at the behest of a political rival.
- Accused
- Parijat Ganguly
- Political Affiliation
- BJP
- Location of Incident
- Durgapur, West Bengal
- Charges
- Assault and Hate Crime
- Status
- Remanded in police custody
- Number of Arrests Prior
- 9