BJP leader, 3 others arrested for Shibpur police station attack in Howrah
Synopsis
A sitting BJP district president walked into a police station in Howrah and allegedly threatened officers — and was arrested for it. The Shibpur Police Station incident lays bare the factional violence within Bengal's BJP, even as party leaders scramble to frame it as a personal dispute rather than a party crisis.
Key Takeaways
Sikandar Khan , BJP Minority Morcha Howrah District President , was arrested on 29 September 2026 for alleged threats and violence at Shibpur Police Station .
Three others — Manoj Khan , Zahid Kamal , and Rohan Singh — were arrested alongside Khan.
A police personnel member was allegedly attacked during the confrontation inside the station.
Police separately arrested two members of rival BJP worker Dawood Khan 's group on a complaint from that faction.
All arrested individuals were produced before a Howrah court on Tuesday.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify further suspects; a suo motu case has been registered.
Sikandar Khan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha Howrah District President, was among four people arrested on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, after alleged violence and threats at Shibpur Police Station in Howrah, West Bengal. Police registered a suo motu case following allegations that BJP leaders and activists entered the station premises, threatened personnel on duty, and reportedly attacked a constable.
How the Incident Unfolded
The trouble began on Monday night when an old dispute between two rival BJP factions resurfaced in the area. Sikandar Khan and followers of another BJP worker, Dawood Khan, clashed over the long-standing feud. Khan subsequently arrived at Shibpur Police Station with associates, demanding the arrest of Dawood Khan's group.
According to police, the situation turned volatile inside the station. Khan and his associates allegedly threatened officers, reportedly invoking their status as members of the ruling party. Khan allegedly warned a police officer that he would 'come and see him'. A police personnel member was also allegedly attacked during the confrontation.
Arrests and Court Appearance
Police arrested four individuals from Sikandar Khan's group on Tuesday: Sikandar Khan, Manoj Khan, Zahid Kamal, and Rohan Singh. Separately, based on a complaint filed by the opposing faction, police also arrested two members of Dawood Khan's group. All arrested individuals were produced before a court in Howrah on Tuesday.
What the Government Said
State minister and Howrah Uttar MLA Umesh Rai distanced the incident from any intra-party rivalry, saying it was a personal dispute rather than a factional feud within the BJP. However, he was unequivocal that disrupting a police station would not be tolerated. 'Strict action will be taken against those involved,' Rai said.
Investigation Under Way
Police said they are examining the incident 'from all angles', including CCTV footage from inside and around Shibpur Police Station, to identify any additional individuals who may have participated in the alleged violence. The suo motu case signals that authorities are not limiting the probe to those already in custody.
This is a developing story. Arrests, charges, and the scope of the investigation could expand as CCTV analysis progresses.
Point of View
Where factional rivalries have repeatedly spilled into public confrontations. State minister Umesh Rai's framing of it as a 'personal problem' may be politically convenient, but it sidesteps the structural question: how a sitting party office-bearer believed he could pressure a police station with impunity. The CCTV-backed suo motu case, if pursued firmly, will be the real test of whether West Bengal's law enforcement treats political affiliations as irrelevant to accountability.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested at Shibpur Police Station in Howrah?
BJP Minority Morcha Howrah District President Sikandar Khan was arrested along with three associates — Manoj Khan, Zahid Kamal, and Rohan Singh — on 29 September 2026 for allegedly threatening and attacking police at Shibpur Police Station in Howrah, West Bengal.
What triggered the confrontation at Shibpur Police Station?
The incident stemmed from a pre-existing dispute between two rival BJP factions in the area. Sikandar Khan arrived at the police station demanding the arrest of BJP worker Dawood Khan's group, after which the situation allegedly turned violent inside the station premises.
Were members of the other BJP faction also arrested?
Yes. Based on a separate complaint filed by Sikandar Khan's group, police also arrested two members of Dawood Khan's faction. Both sides have been produced before a Howrah court.
What action is the government taking?
Police have registered a suo motu case and are examining CCTV footage from inside and around Shibpur Police Station to identify additional suspects. State minister Umesh Rai said strict action would be taken against those responsible.
Is this considered a BJP internal feud?
State minister and Howrah Uttar MLA Umesh Rai rejected the characterisation of a factional dispute, calling it a personal problem. However, both groups involved reportedly belong to the BJP, raising questions about intra-party discipline in the district.
