2 held in Bengal for painting Pakistani flag on rail toilet

West Bengal – May 3, 2025: Police in West Bengal arrested two individuals on Thursday for allegedly attempting to incite communal unrest by pasting a Pakistani national flag on the wall of a washroom near Akaipur railway station in North 24 Parganas district. The accused, identified as Chandan Malakar (30) and Progyajit Mondal (45), are reportedly active members of the fringe religious outfit Sanatani Ekta Manch.

Incident Details

According to Bongaon Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar, the duo confessed to pasting the Pakistani flag and planned to write provocative slogans such as “Hindustan Murdabad” and “Pakistan Zindabad” on the wall to provoke communal tensions in the area in West Bengal. The incident took place near Akaipur railway station, which falls under the jurisdiction of Gopalnagar police station, West Bengal.

Police Response

“We found a Pakistani national flag in a toilet near the railway station. Later, we identified two locals using intelligence who were behind it. Our investigation reveals that they had done this deliberately,” said SP Dinesh Kumar. The police have registered a case against the accused and are investigating whether others were involved in the incident.

Political Reactions

The arrests have sparked political controversy. Ashok Kirtania, BJP MLA from Bongaon North and a senior member of Sanatani Ekta Manch, accused the police of fabricating the case, stating, “Police are arresting people under false cases.” In contrast, Biswajit Das, Trinamool Congress’s Bongaon district president, claimed, “BJP is conspiring to disrupt communal harmony. Police have done their duty.

Security Measures

Authorities have heightened security in the area to prevent any escalation. The Sealdah-Bongaon railway line, a critical corridor for commuters, runs close to the international border with Bangladesh. Local police are closely monitoring the situation, as no violence has occurred in connection with the case so far.

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