Protester Arrested for Alleged Assault on Police at RG Kar Crime Anniversary Demonstration

Rapid Summary

• A person named Chandan Gupta,resident of Jagatdal in North 24 Parganas district,was arrested on August 13,2025,by Kolkata Police for allegedly assaulting the guard of an IPS officer during a protest march marking one year since the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
• The incident occurred during the “nabanna Abhiyan” protest on August 9 in Kolkata and Howrah, which saw chaotic and violent agitation.
• The individual was booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempting to kill constable Prasanta Poddar (guard to DC SSD Bidisha Kalita Dasgupta) and is currently being questioned.
• Seven FIRs were filed against several people, including BJP MLAs Ashok Dinda and Agnimitra Paul, for obstructing security personnel from performing their duties, assaulting them, and damaging public property.
• Separately, the deceased trainee doctor’s father filed an FIR accusing police officials of torturing his wife during the protests.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This arrest underscores growing tensions surrounding issues linked to public protests demanding justice for high-profile crimes. The chaotic events surrounding “Nabanna Abhiyan” highlight concerns about balancing democratic rights with law enforcement responsibilities. Allegations against political leaders indicate that such marches often take a partisan turn instead of being unified civic movements focused solely on justice.

Additionally, accusations from vict