Bengal Archives

National Investigating Agency Challenges FIRs by Bengal Police in Bhupatinagar Case

Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken action against the FIRs filed by the Bengal Police in the Bhupatinagar incident, escalating tensions between the two agencies. The NIA has moved to challenge the First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged by the Bengal Police regarding the Bhupatinagar incident. The dispute arose when the Bengal Police filed FIRs against several individuals, prompting the NIA to take legal action against these filings in the Kolkata High …

BJP Candidate Accused of Violently Attacking Trinamul Congress MP in West Bengal Incident

Thakurnagar, West Bengal – The recent clash between Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha MP Mamatabala Thakur and BJP Bongaon MP candidate Shantanu Thakur has sparked unrest in the Thakurnagar area. The incident, occurring just before the Lok Sabha elections, has escalated tensions in North 24-Pargana’s Gaighata with a significant police presence being deployed to the scene. Social media has been abuzz with reactions from both parties, with TMC Rajya Sabha MP Jahar Sarkar posting a video …

NIA Condemns ‘Completely Unprovoked’ Attack in West Bengal Village

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced backlash after being accused of assaulting residents in West Bengal’s Bhupatinagar while conducting searches related to a blast case that occurred in December 2022. The NIA strongly denied the allegations, stating that its team was violently attacked by an unruly mob during the operation in Naruabila village. The agency emphasized that the attack was unprovoked and aimed at obstructing the lawful duties of the NIA team. The …

Sharp Exchange Between Prime Minister Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Over Corruption Allegations and NIA Investigations

Kolkata, India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engaged in a heated exchange on Sunday, with Modi accusing Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) party of shielding corrupt leaders. The Prime Minister alleged that the TMC was obstructing Central agencies and hindering their investigative efforts to protect corrupt officials. The altercation stemmed from an incident where a National Investigation Agency (NIA) team was violently attacked by a mob in Naruabila village …

Political Battle Escalates in Bengal After NIA Team Attacked Ahead of Elections

Kolkata, India – Violence erupted in West Bengal as a mob attacked an NIA team in East Midnapore, leading to one official being injured and an official vehicle being damaged. The NIA swiftly filed a complaint with the local police station after the incident, which has sparked a fierce political battle in the region just ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India criticized the TMC government in West Bengal, …

NIA accuses Bengal assailants of hindering agency duties in attack

Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) reported an attack on its team in West Bengal as an attempt to impede the agency’s duties. The incident occurred while the NIA was conducting its investigations in the area. The attack was seen as a direct challenge to the authority of the agency and an obstruction of justice. The NIA team was met with hostility and aggression during their operation in West Bengal, facing resistance from …

NIA Denies Malicious Intent in Recent Actions in West Bengal, Faces Unruly Mob Attack

Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has vehemently denied any wrongdoing in its recent actions in West Bengal’s Bhoopatinagar, stating that its team was attacked by a violent mob while conducting searches. The agency declared that the attack was unwarranted and aimed at hindering its lawful duties. The NIA refuted allegations made by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of unlawful actions, dismissing the entire controversy as unfortunate. The agency emphasized that its actions were …

Aggressive Crowd Attacks NIA Team During West Bengal Arrest Ops; ECI Seeks Report

Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced a violent assault in Bhupatinagar, East Midnapore, resulting in injuries to a team member and damage to agency vehicles. The incident occurred as the NIA team was returning after detaining two Trinamool Congress leaders accused of involvement in a blast that claimed three lives in December 2022. The NIA reported that an aggressive crowd obstructed their team and security personnel from reaching the Bhupatinagar Police Station. …

Bharatiya Janata Party’s Documentary Exposes Alleged Land Grab and Sexual Exploitation in West Bengal

Kolkata, India – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently unveiled a documentary on social media, shedding light on alleged land grabbing and sexual exploitation of women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The documentary, over 20 minutes long, features women from Sandeshkhali speaking about the crimes they have endured. The BJP accuses the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in the state of trying to conceal the truth about the situation in Sandeshkhali. According to the BJP, the documentary …

Assam CM Himanta Reacts to Violent Attack on Monks in Bengal

GUWAHATI, India (AP) – In response to a recent attack on monks in the politically-volatile region of Bengal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed little surprise, citing the area’s history of violence. The attack, which took place in a monastery, left two monks injured and further highlighted the ongoing tensions in the region. Sarma, who is the leader of the northeastern state of Assam, was not taken aback by the attack and referred to …