Bengal police arrest Abhishek Banerjee aide in 2020 JP Nadda convoy attack
Synopsis
Nearly six years after stones were hurled at JP Nadda's convoy in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal Police have arrested a Youth TMC leader identified as a close aide of Abhishek Banerjee — the seventh person held in the case. The arrest is the first to directly link Banerjee's inner circle to the 2020 attack, and it arrives with the state's political temperature already elevated.
Key Takeaways
Imran Hasan , Youth TMC president of Magrahat (Paschim) , was arrested on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday by Usti police station personnel.
He is the seventh person arrested in connection with the 10 December 2020 attack on J.P.
Nadda 's convoy in South 24 Parganas .
Hasan is described as a close aide of TMC general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee .
Beyond the convoy attack, Hasan faces allegations of voter intimidation ahead of the 2021 and 2026 Bengal Assembly elections, and attacks on BJP workers.
Kailash Vijayvargiya was injured in the convoy attack, which the BJP blamed on TMC activists; TMC denied involvement.
Investigators are reportedly examining whether further suspects remain unidentified in the case.
West Bengal Police on Thursday arrested Imran Hasan, the Youth Trinamool Congress president of Magrahat (Paschim) Assembly constituency, in connection with the attack on the convoy of then Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda in South 24 Parganas district on 10 December 2020 — nearly six years after the incident. Hasan is described as a close aide of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee.
How the Arrest Unfolded
Personnel from the Usti police station, under the Diamond Harbour Police District, detained Hasan from the Deula area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, according to a district police official. He is set to be produced before a district court later on Thursday, with the prosecution expected to seek police custody for further interrogation.
What Hasan Is Accused Of
Beyond his alleged role in the 2020 convoy attack, Hasan faces multiple allegations, including threatening voters ahead of the 2021 and 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, torturing BJP leaders and workers in Magrahat (Paschim), and vandalising the homes of BJP-associated individuals, the official said. He is the seventh person arrested in connection with the convoy attack. The six previously arrested individuals are Tausif Ahmed Mollah alias Bachchu, Arif Hossain, Anisur Rahman, Sanjeev Mondal, Ripon Sheikh, and Jahangir Khan. Investigators are reportedly examining whether additional suspects remain at large.
What Happened in December 2020
Nadda had visited Diamond Harbour in December 2020 as part of the BJP's campaign ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. Then West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh was travelling in the same vehicle. The convoy was attacked twice — first near Sarisha and again at Falta. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, whose vehicle was part of the convoy, sustained injuries in the incident. The BJP alleged that TMC activists were responsible for the attacks, a charge the Trinamool Congress denied at the time.
Political Fallout and Broader Significance
The attack had ignited a sharp political confrontation between the BJP and the then-ruling TMC government. The BJP accused the state government of deliberately failing to protect its leaders; the TMC rejected those allegations outright. The latest arrest, coming nearly six years later and implicating an aide of Abhishek Banerjee, is likely to reignite that political dispute. Notably, this is the first arrest in the case that draws a direct line to Banerjee's inner circle, raising questions about whether the probe's scope will widen further. With assembly elections a recurring backdrop to the original incident, the timing and political connections of those being charged will remain under close scrutiny.
Point of View
And what changed? West Bengal's political policing record means the timing of such arrests is rarely accidental; this one lands as the state heads into an increasingly fraught political cycle. That the convoy attack was a known, high-profile incident from the moment it occurred makes the multi-year gap in reaching this accused all the more glaring. If investigators do find further suspects with higher political proximity, the case could evolve from a dormant criminal matter into an active flashpoint between the Centre and the TMC-led state government.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Imran Hasan and why was he arrested?
Imran Hasan is the Youth Trinamool Congress president of the Magrahat (Paschim) Assembly constituency and reportedly a close aide of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. He was arrested on the night of 5 November 2026 by West Bengal Police in connection with the attack on then-BJP national president J.P. Nadda's convoy on 10 December 2020 in South 24 Parganas.
What was the 2020 JP Nadda convoy attack?
On 10 December 2020, the convoy of then-BJP national president J.P. Nadda was attacked twice — near Sarisha and at Falta — while travelling towards Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya was injured, and the BJP alleged that TMC activists were responsible; the TMC denied the charge.
How many people have been arrested in the Nadda convoy attack case?
Imran Hasan is the seventh person arrested in the case. The six earlier arrestees are Tausif Ahmed Mollah alias Bachchu, Arif Hossain, Anisur Rahman, Sanjeev Mondal, Ripon Sheikh, and Jahangir Khan. Investigators are reportedly examining whether more suspects were involved.
What other charges does Imran Hasan face besides the convoy attack?
According to the district police official, Hasan also faces allegations of threatening voters ahead of the 2021 and 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, assaulting BJP leaders and workers in Magrahat (Paschim), and vandalising the properties of BJP-affiliated individuals.
What happens next in the case?
Hasan is to be produced before a district court on Thursday, with prosecutors expected to seek police custody for further interrogation. Investigators are also examining whether additional individuals were involved in the 2020 attack.
