2 weeks ago
Mob attacks police to free robbery suspects in Bengal's Pandabeswar
In a place called Pandabeswar in West Bengal, India, police went to catch some people they thought had committed a robbery.
They found four suspects and started taking them to the police station.
But a group of local people did not want that to happen.
They blocked the road and surrounded the police car.
The crowd threw stones and damaged the police vehicle.
Three police officers got hurt in the fight.
More police officers came to help and brought the situation under control.
After that, the police did more searches and arrested ten people.
Two officers had minor injuries and were treated at a hospital.
The police also put a guard in the area to keep things safe.
The arrested people are being held for their part in the trouble.
A mob attacked police in Nabagram under Pandabeswar Police Station in Paschim Bardhaman district to free robbery suspects.
Police raided based on a tip-off from Andal Police Station and arrested four suspects linked to a robbery case.
The mob blocked the road, pelted stones, and vandalised the police vehicle, injuring three policemen.
Reinforcements from Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) restored order and a police picket was deployed.
Ten people were arrested following raids led by ADPC DCP East Raspreet Singh; two officers sustained minor injuries.
- Who
- A local mob, police from Pandabeswar Police Station, and the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) led by DCP East Raspreet Singh and CP Pranab Kumar.
- What
- A mob attacked police to try to free robbery suspects, leading to multiple arrests.
- Where
- Nabagram area under Pandabeswar Police Station in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- When
- Late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
- Why
- The mob attempted to free suspected criminals arrested in connection with a robbery case.
Police Perspective
Mob/Community Perspective
Response to the attack
Police Perspective
Police conducted a lawful raid and arrest; the mob's attack was violent and criminal, requiring a crackdown and arrests.
Mob/Community Perspective
Community members intercepted the vehicle, possibly believing the arrests were unjust or seeking to protect the suspects.
Key facts
- Location
- Nabagram, Pandabeswar, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
- Police Stations Involved
- Pandabeswar Police Station, Andal Police Station
- Suspects in Robbery Case
- 4
- Police Injured
- 3 (two with minor injuries)
- Arrests Made
- 10
- Police Commissionerate
- Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC)
- Key Officials
- DCP East Raspreet Singh, CP Pranab Kumar





