Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Man arrested for defamatory PM Modi photo
A man named Soumik Chatterjee from Barasat was arrested for posting a photo on social media that showed him lighting a cigarette with a burning picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The photo upset BJP leaders, who complained to the police.
Chatterjee apologized for his actions.
The arrest happened after a big protest in Calcutta about a question paper leak, but it's not clear if Chatterjee was part of that protest.
The police said they acted based on the complaint.
Chatterjee's family said they don't support what he did and have faith in the police.
Soumik Chatterjee arrested for posting a defamatory photo of PM Modi on social media.
Arrest followed a complaint by BJP leader Anirban Biswas.
Chatterjee apologized for his actions before being taken to court.
No confirmed connection to the NEET protest in Calcutta.
CJP denies Chatterjee's association with their organization.
- Who
- Soumik Chatterjee, a Barasat resident
- What
- Arrested for posting a defamatory photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Barasat, West Bengal
- Why
- For allegedly posting a defamatory photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BJP and Supporters
CJP and Supporters
Arrest Justification
BJP and Supporters
The arrest was necessary to uphold respect for the Prime Minister and maintain law and order.
CJP and Supporters
The arrest is seen as an attack on freedom of expression and protest.
Connection to Protests
BJP and Supporters
The accused had no connection to the protests and acted independently.
CJP and Supporters
The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on protesters and dissent.
- Accused
- Soumik Chatterjee
- Location
- Barasat, West Bengal
- Complainant
- Anirban Biswas, BJP Barasat Mandal III President
- Arrest Date
- Saturday night
- Apology
- Soumik Chatterjee apologized for his actions.
- Protest Connection
- No confirmed connection to the NEET protest.