Ex-Trinamool KMC councillor arrested for assaulting pregnant BJP supporter
Synopsis
A former Trinamool Congress KMC councillor and his aide have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly kicking a pregnant BJP supporter in the stomach and threatening to kill her family — an incident that reportedly dates back to 2020. The arrests push the tally of former KMC councillors held since the state's political changeover to over a dozen.
Key Takeaways
Anjan Das , former Trinamool Congress councillor of Ward 129, KMC , and associate Bhola Sarkar were arrested on 11 July .
Complainant Vijaya Ghosh alleged Das kicked her in the stomach while she was pregnant in 2020 and threatened to kill her family.
Ghosh's father-in-law reportedly attempted suicide due to the mental trauma caused by the alleged harassment.
Tension broke out outside Vidyasagar Hospital during Das's medical examination; BJP workers raised 'Chor Chor' slogans before police restored order.
Over a dozen former Trinamool Congress KMC councillors have now been arrested on various charges since the change of government in West Bengal .
Former Trinamool Congress councillor of Ward 129 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Anjan Das, and his associate Bhola Sarkar were arrested on Saturday, 11 July on charges of kicking a pregnant woman in the stomach, issuing death threats, and subjecting her to torture, police confirmed. The arrests follow a formal complaint lodged at Parnasree Police Station in Kolkata.
What the Complainant Alleged
The complainant, Vijaya Ghosh, alleged that in 2020, her family was repeatedly attacked and threatened due to political hostility — she identifies as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter. She alleged that Anjan Das kicked her in the stomach while she was pregnant and later visited her home to threaten her family members with death.
According to Ghosh, the trauma inflicted on her family was severe. She further alleged that her father-in-law, unable to bear the psychological stress, reportedly attempted suicide in the aftermath of the incidents.
How the Arrests Came About
Following the change of government in West Bengal, Ghosh recently lodged a written complaint at Parnasree Police Station. Police launched an investigation and arrested both Das and Sarkar on Saturday. The arrests mark the latest in a series of actions against former KMC councillors since the political transition in the state.
Tension Outside Hospital
When Anjan Das was taken to Vidyasagar Hospital for a mandatory medical examination following his arrest, tension flared outside the facility. Local residents and BJP workers reportedly surrounded the police vehicle, raising slogans of 'Chor Chor' (thief). Personnel from Parnasree Police Station intervened promptly and brought the situation under control, according to reports.
Broader Pattern of KMC Arrests
The arrests of Das and Sarkar bring the total number of former Trinamool Congress KMC councillors arrested since the change of government to over a dozen. The charges across these cases span extortion, criminal intimidation, and molestation. Similar arrests of Trinamool Congress councillors and leaders have also been reported across other parts of West Bengal.
The complainant has demanded strict and exemplary punishment for the accused, stating that such incidents must not be allowed to recur.
Point of View
With over a dozen KMC councillors now in custody. What makes this case particularly serious is the nature of the alleged violence: an attack on a pregnant woman, reportedly motivated by political identity. The five-year gap between the alleged incident and the FIR raises a question mainstream coverage often glosses over — whether delayed justice is a function of a changed political climate rather than a functioning, impartial law-enforcement system. That distinction matters for the rule of law, regardless of which party is in power.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anjan Das and why was he arrested?
Anjan Das is a former Trinamool Congress councillor representing Ward 129 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He was arrested on 11 July along with his associate Bhola Sarkar on charges of kicking a pregnant woman in the stomach, threatening to kill her family members, and subjecting her to torture, following a complaint filed at Parnasree Police Station.
Who filed the complaint against Anjan Das?
The complainant is Vijaya Ghosh, who identifies as a BJP supporter. She alleged that in 2020, Das and his associate targeted her family repeatedly due to political hostility, including the physical assault on her while she was pregnant.
Why was the complaint filed only now if the incident happened in 2020?
According to reports, Ghosh lodged the formal written complaint at Parnasree Police Station only recently, following the change of government in West Bengal. The implication is that the political environment earlier may have deterred her from filing.
What happened outside Vidyasagar Hospital after the arrest?
When Anjan Das was taken to Vidyasagar Hospital for a post-arrest medical examination, local residents and BJP workers allegedly surrounded the police vehicle and raised 'Chor Chor' slogans. Police from Parnasree Police Station intervened and brought the situation under control.
How many former Trinamool KMC councillors have been arrested since the change of government?
More than a dozen former Trinamool Congress councillors of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation have been arrested since the political changeover in West Bengal, on charges including extortion, criminal intimidation, and molestation. Similar arrests have also taken place in other parts of the state.
