TMC leader Rezaul Khan arrested in Bankura over assault, molestation charges
Synopsis
A former Trinamool Congress block president has been arrested in Bankura after a BJP worker alleged assault, molestation, and death threats at gunpoint — the latest in a string of TMC detentions since the BJP took power in West Bengal. His lawyer calls it politically motivated; the court has denied bail and ordered three days of custody.
Key Takeaways
Rezaul Khan , former TMC president of Indpur block , was arrested on Saturday night by Bankura district police .
A BJP worker alleged Khan assaulted him, molested his wife, vandalised his home, and threatened the family with firearms.
The complainant claims the attack was retaliation for raising corruption allegations against Khan before the Assembly elections.
Khatra Sub-Divisional Court rejected Khan's bail application and remanded him to 3 days of police custody .
Khan's lawyer Chanchal Roy alleged political motivation behind the complaint following the change of government.
The arrest is part of a broader wave of TMC leader detentions across West Bengal since the BJP assumed power.
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) block president Rezaul Khan of Indpur block in Bankura district, West Bengal, was arrested on Saturday night after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker filed a complaint alleging that Khan assaulted him at his residence, molested his wife, vandalised his home, and threatened to kill the family at gunpoint. The arrest was confirmed by a senior officer of the Bankura district police on Sunday, 14 June.
What the Complaint Alleges
According to the complainant, Rezaul Khan — accompanied by several associates — stormed his residence a few days before the recent Assembly elections. The BJP worker alleged that Khan physically assaulted him, molested his wife, damaged property inside the house, and brandished firearms while threatening to kill the entire family.
The complainant also stated that the attack was retaliatory in nature. He had reportedly raised multiple corruption allegations against Khan ahead of the elections, and claimed he faced violence as a direct consequence of those accusations.
Arrest and Court Proceedings
Officers of Indpur police station acted on the written complaint and detained Rezaul Khan on Saturday night. He was produced before the Khatra Sub-Divisional Court in Bankura on Sunday. The court rejected a bail application filed by his defence and remanded him to three days of police custody.
Rezaul Khan did not publicly respond to the allegations against him.
What His Lawyer Said
Khan's defence counsel, Chanchal Roy, maintained that the case carries political undertones. 'After the change of government in the state, a complaint alleging assault at gunpoint has been filed against my client. Everyone understands that there is a political motive behind this case,' Roy told reporters. He added that the bail application had been filed but was rejected, leading to the three-day custody order.
A Pattern Across West Bengal
The arrest of Rezaul Khan is the latest in a series of TMC leader detentions since the BJP assumed power in West Bengal, displacing the Trinamool Congress government. Across the state, TMC functionaries have faced police action on charges ranging from extortion and corruption to molestation — a pattern that critics of the new dispensation argue reflects political targeting, while BJP supporters contend it represents long-overdue accountability.
Bankura district has seen multiple such arrests in recent weeks. Whether the courts ultimately uphold or dismiss these charges will be a key test of whether the post-election crackdown reflects genuine law enforcement or partisan pressure.
Point of View
Not a verdict; what matters is whether the evidence holds up without executive pressure. West Bengal has a long history of political violence weaponised by whichever party holds the levers of the state — the BJP's test is whether its tenure breaks that cycle or simply reverses its direction.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rezaul Khan and why was he arrested?
Rezaul Khan is the former Trinamool Congress president of Indpur block in Bankura district, West Bengal. He was arrested on Saturday night after a BJP worker filed a complaint alleging that Khan assaulted him, molested his wife, vandalised his home, and threatened to kill the family by brandishing firearms.
What did the Khatra Sub-Divisional Court decide?
The court rejected Rezaul Khan's bail application on Sunday, 14 June, and remanded him to three days of police custody. He had been produced before the court after his arrest by Indpur police station.
What is the alleged motive behind the attack?
The complainant alleged that the assault was retaliatory — he had raised corruption allegations against Rezaul Khan ahead of the Assembly elections, and claims he was targeted for doing so. Khan's lawyer disputes this, alleging the complaint itself is politically motivated following the change of government.
Is this part of a broader trend in West Bengal?
Yes. Since the BJP displaced the TMC government in West Bengal, police have arrested multiple TMC leaders across the state on charges including extortion, corruption, and molestation. The arrest of Rezaul Khan in Bankura is described as the latest in this ongoing series of detentions.
What has Rezaul Khan said about the allegations?
Rezaul Khan has not publicly commented on the allegations. His lawyer, Chanchal Roy, told reporters that the case is politically motivated and was filed after the change of government, though the bail application was rejected by the court.
