Nine people were arrested between Saturday night and Sunday morning in connection with the violence at Girish Park and the attack on Bengal minister Shashi Panja’s residence. ADVERTISEMENTThe suspects were reportedly caught on camera pelting stones at Panja’s house and smashing windows. The outside of Panja’s house bore visible marks of the violence on Sunday, with dents on the door, torn flex banners and broken glass windows. Shashi Panja’s injury also raised suspicions. Sources said police investigations found that BJP supporters travelling in the bus had stopped at the Girish Park crossing at a traffic signal when several men got down and began attacking the minister’s house.

Source: The Telegraph March 16, 2026 06:22 UTC