Overview
- Adhikari alleges TMC supporters struck his convoy with bamboo sticks around 8:20 pm near Chandrakona Road, claims some carried a petrol can, and says police were mute spectators.
- He staged a sit-in inside Chandrakona police station, filed a complaint naming nine people, demanded an FIR and arrests, and said he will approach the Calcutta High Court with a protest rally planned in Chandrakona on Tuesday.
- The Union Home Ministry requested a report on the episode, Adhikari’s office forwarded video clips, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called to enquire, according to BJP sources.
- West Bengal Police state that an investigation is underway and that video footage will be examined to verify the claims and identify those involved.
- BJP leaders condemned the episode as a law-and-order failure, while TMC figures rejected the charge, describing it as political posturing or public anger.