BJP–TMC Clash erupts outside Kolkata police station, Nine in custody

Violence flared outside Ekbalpur Police Station during intense poll campaigning, leading to the arrest of at least nine people, including BJP and TMC workers, incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a political programme led by BJP candidate Rakesh Singh.

Post Published By: Rohit Goyal

Updated : 21 April 2026, 12:48 PM IST

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Kolkata: At least nine people, including workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress, were arrested after a violent clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station on Monday, amid heightened election campaigning.

According to Kolkata Police, the incident occurred on Hossain Shah Road during a political programme led by BJP candidate Rakesh Singh. Tensions flared when sloganeering by BJP supporters was met with counter-slogans from TMC workers, quickly escalating into a confrontation that turned violent.

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Police personnel intervened promptly to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control. Authorities confirmed that five BJP workers and four TMC workers were taken into custody. “Three FIRs have been registered against different groups in connection with the incident,” Kolkata Police said.

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The clash comes at a time when West Bengal is witnessing an intense political contest ahead of the Assembly elections. Polling will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.

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Meanwhile, chief minister Mamata Banerjee has stepped up her attack on the BJP, alleging attempts to disrupt her campaign. She recently claimed that her flight was deliberately delayed and accused the party of deploying “cherry-picked” officers to create hurdles.Banerjee also alleged that BJP leaders were trying to intimidate TMC workers through false cases and misuse of agencies, urging voters to remain vigilant during polling and counting.