KMC councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin arrested under POCSO in Kolkata
Synopsis
A Trinamool Congress councillor from central Kolkata was arrested Sunday after a six-hour standoff at his residence, becoming the eighth KMC TMC councillor detained since the change of government in West Bengal. The case involves alleged POCSO violations spanning three years, renewed threats to the victim, and a police action that drew both supporters and BJP protesters to the scene.
Key Takeaways
Mohammad Jasimuddin , TMC councillor of KMC Ward 39 in Jorasanko, Kolkata , was arrested on 7 June by Bengal Police.
Cases registered under the POCSO Act, 2012 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for molestation and harassment of a minor girl.
Police and Central forces waited outside his locked residence for nearly six hours before forcing entry with a locksmith.
A total of five people have been named in the case; one associate was arrested the previous night.
This is the eighth TMC KMC councillor to be arrested on various charges since the change of government in West Bengal.
Jasimuddin, a former CPI(M) member, joined TMC before the 2015 municipal elections and won two consecutive terms.
Bengal Police on Sunday, 7 June arrested Mohammad Jasimuddin, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) representing Ward 39 in the Jorasanko area of central Kolkata, on charges of molestation and harassment of a minor girl. Cases have been registered against him under multiple sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Arrest
Officers from Jorasanko police station reached Jasimuddin's residence as early as 6 am, accompanied by Central forces who cordoned off the premises. According to police, the gate of the house remained locked from the inside for nearly six hours, with no response to repeated calls. Around noon, a locksmith was summoned to the site. The door was opened, and Jasimuddin was taken into custody and escorted to a waiting vehicle.
His arrest triggered immediate tension in the neighbourhood. Supporters of the councillor gathered outside the residence in protest, while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters also assembled at the spot and reportedly threw eggs at the arrested councillor as he was brought out.
Background of the Case
According to local sources, associates of Jasimuddin were allegedly involved in the harassment of a minor girl in the area approximately three years ago. That victim, now a college student, was reportedly harassed again on Saturday in the Kalabagan area and allegedly threatened to withdraw the earlier complaint. Following this, the girl's family lodged a fresh complaint at Jorasanko police station. A person close to Jasimuddin was arrested on Saturday night in connection with the incident. Police have filed a case against five people in total, including the councillor.
Political Background
Jasimuddin was previously a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M) before switching allegiance to the Trinamool Congress ahead of the KMC elections in 2015. He went on to win two consecutive elections on a TMC ticket. According to Trinamool sources, he was a close associate of former MLA Vivek Gupta, who was denied a party ticket from the Jorasanko constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Eighth TMC Councillor Arrested Since Change of Government
Jasimuddin's arrest marks the eighth time a Trinamool Congress councillor of the KMC has been taken into custody on various charges since the change of government in West Bengal. The pattern of arrests has drawn both political attention and public scrutiny over the conduct of elected municipal representatives in the state.
As the case moves forward, all eyes will be on the investigation's progress and whether further arrests follow in connection with the alleged harassment network around the councillor.
Point of View
Apparently to pressure her into silence. That pattern, if proven, points to something more organised than an isolated act. This is also the eighth TMC councillor arrested in Kolkata since the change of government, a number that deserves scrutiny in both directions: it could reflect genuine enforcement, or it could be selectively wielded for political effect. The truth likely contains both. What is missing from the public discourse is accountability for the institutional failures that allowed the original case to remain unresolved for three years while the alleged perpetrators remained active in the same locality.
NationPress
23 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mohammad Jasimuddin and why was he arrested?
Mohammad Jasimuddin is a Trinamool Congress councillor representing Ward 39 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in the Jorasanko area of central Kolkata. He was arrested on 7 June by Bengal Police on charges of molestation and harassment of a minor girl, with cases registered under the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
What led to the arrest — what happened to the victim?
According to local sources, associates of Jasimuddin were allegedly involved in harassing a minor girl roughly three years ago. On Saturday, the same victim — now a college student — was reportedly harassed again in the Kalabagan area and threatened to withdraw the old complaint. Her family filed a fresh complaint at Jorasanko police station, triggering the arrest.
Why did it take so long to arrest him on Sunday?
Police and Central forces arrived at Jasimuddin's residence by 6 am but the gate remained locked from the inside for nearly six hours. After repeated calls went unanswered, a locksmith was summoned around noon to open the door, after which the councillor was taken into custody.
How many TMC councillors have been arrested in Kolkata since the change of government?
Jasimuddin's arrest is the eighth instance of a Trinamool Congress KMC councillor being taken into custody on various charges since the change of government in West Bengal, according to reports.
What is Jasimuddin's political background?
Jasimuddin was originally a CPI(M) member before joining the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2015 KMC elections. He won two consecutive municipal elections on a TMC ticket and was reportedly a close associate of former MLA Vivek Gupta, who did not receive a party ticket from Jorasanko in the 2026 Assembly elections.
