CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The residence of senior advocate and CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya was attacked in south Kolkata early on October 8, 2026, when an unidentified man allegedly arrived on a motorcycle and hurled glass bottles at the house, damaging window panes. No injuries were reported in the incident.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. at Bhattacharya’s residence in the Purbalok area near the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. CCTV footage reportedly showed a man with his face covered parking his motorcycle outside the house and throwing bottles. The motorcycle’s number plate was also reportedly concealed. Police examined the footage as part of their investigation.
Bhattacharya, a former Rajya Sabha member and former Kolkata mayor, filed a complaint with the police. He alleged that those behind the attack were Hindu nationalist elements and said the incident involved threats and abusive language. However, the motive and responsibility for the attack were matters for the investigation to establish.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident and called for unity among members of the legal profession, irrespective of their political beliefs. She also raised concerns about attacks on lawyers and the need to protect
The incident comes amid reports of other confrontations involving lawyers in West Bengal. Police registered a case and began efforts to identify those involved. In subsequent developments reported on October 9, police arrested a suspect in connection with the attack, while the political dispute surrounding Bhattacharya’s public allegations intensified.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine individual responsibility. The case has brought renewed attention to the safety of legal professionals and the importance of allowing police inquiries to proceed on the basis of evidence.
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