Trinamool leader Bishnu Adhikari arrested in Indore, brought to Naihati on transit remand
Synopsis
A senior Trinamool Congress leader and INTTUC city president from Naihati, wanted in cases of extortion, land grabbing, and attempt to murder, was tracked down and arrested in Indore after six weeks as a fugitive. His arrest drew BJP workers to the police station, who alleged years of political violence and demanded strict punishment.
Key Takeaways
Bishnu Adhikari , TMC leader and INTTUC city president from Naihati , was arrested in Indore on Wednesday, 24 September 2026 .
He had been absconding for approximately six weeks after cases of extortion, land grabbing, attempt to murder, and Arms Act violations were filed against him.
Adhikari is reportedly close to Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick .
He was produced before Barrackpore court under tight security and remanded to police custody .
BJP workers gathered outside Naihati police station, alleging years of political violence and intimidation by Adhikari since 2021 .
Bishnu Adhikari, a prominent All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and city president of the Indian National Trinamool Trade Congress (INTTUC) from Naihati in North 24 Parganas district, was arrested by police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday after nearly six weeks on the run, a senior officer confirmed on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Adhikari, who is reportedly close to Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick, was produced before Barrackpore court under tight security and remanded to police custody.
How the Arrest Unfolded
According to police, allegations of extortion, land grabbing by intimidation, attempt to murder, and violations under the Arms Act, 1959, were registered against Adhikari approximately six weeks ago. He had been absconding ever since. Acting on a tip-off obtained during the course of the investigation, Naihati police conducted a raid in Indore and apprehended him on Wednesday. He was brought back to Naihati police station on transit remand in the early hours of Thursday before being produced in court.
The Charges Against Him
Cases filed against Adhikari span a range of serious offences — extortion, land grabbing through intimidation, attempt to murder, and arms-related violations. In court, Adhikari reportedly denied any knowledge of the allegations levelled against him. The court, however, remanded him to police custody, allowing investigators to question him further.
BJP's Response and Allegations
News of the arrest triggered an immediate reaction from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters, who gathered outside Naihati police station. They alleged that Adhikari had attacked them during the political phases of 2021 and 2024 across large parts of Naihati. Local BJP worker Mantu De claimed that since 2021, many party members had been forced out of the area and several were attacked. Another BJP worker, Surjit Haldar, alleged that Adhikari functioned as a 'shadow partner' of Partha Bhowmick and was involved in multiple incidents of political violence. BJP workers also alleged that Adhikari had amassed significant wealth and faced numerous accusations of property grabbing and intimidation.
Broader Context
This comes amid continuing scrutiny of political violence and alleged criminal activity in West Bengal, a recurring flashpoint in the state's politics. The district of North 24 Parganas has repeatedly surfaced in reports of post-poll violence, and arrests of politically connected figures there often carry wider implications for the ruling party's public image. Notably, the fact that Adhikari was traced to a city in Madhya Pradesh — a BJP-governed state — adds an inter-state dimension to what began as a local law enforcement matter.
The investigation is ongoing, and further developments in the Barrackpore court are expected in the coming days.
Point of View
Partisan law enforcement, and post-arrest courtroom denials is well-worn. Whether this arrest leads to genuine accountability or becomes another case that stalls in the courts will be the real test of institutional credibility in the district.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bishnu Adhikari and why was he arrested?
Bishnu Adhikari is a Trinamool Congress leader from Naihati in North 24 Parganas and city president of the Indian National Trinamool Trade Congress (INTTUC). He was arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in connection with cases of extortion, land grabbing by intimidation, attempt to murder, and violations under the Arms Act, 1959.
How long had Adhikari been absconding before his arrest?
Adhikari had been absconding for approximately six weeks after the cases were registered against him. Naihati police traced him to Indore based on a tip-off obtained during the investigation and arrested him there on Wednesday.
What court was Adhikari produced in and what was the outcome?
Adhikari was produced before Barrackpore court under tight security on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The court remanded him to police custody, allowing investigators to question him further.
What did BJP workers allege about Adhikari?
BJP workers who gathered outside Naihati police station alleged that Adhikari attacked party members during the political phases of 2021 and 2024 across Naihati. They also alleged he accumulated significant wealth through property grabbing and operated as a 'shadow partner' of Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick.
What connection does Adhikari have to Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick?
According to reports, Adhikari is known to be close to Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick. BJP workers further alleged that Adhikari worked as a shadow partner of Bhowmick and was involved in several incidents of political violence, though these remain allegations at this stage.
