The convoy of West Bengal Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was allegedly attacked on Tuesday during a protest in Cooch Behar district. The BJP has claimed that the attackers were Trinamool Congress
(TMC) supporters.
Adhikari had travelled to Cooch Behar in north Bengal to lead a BJP protest outside the Superintendent of Police’s office. As his convoy passed through the Khagrabari area around 12:35 PM, a group of protesters reportedly gathered, waving TMC party flags and black flags.
According to BJP leaders, the crowd shouted “go back” slogans and allegedly threw shoes at Adhikari’s vehicle. One police escort vehicle in the convoy had its front windshield shattered. At least one other car in the convoy also sustained damage.
Footage of the incident, widely shared on social media, shows the damaged convoy with broken windows. The situation remained tense but under control.
#WATCH | Cooch Behar, West Bengal: The convoy of West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari was allegedly attacked in Cooch Behar, while he was on his way to the Superintendent of Police Office. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/586iocZFHn
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
Adhikari was also shown black flags and faced heavy sloganeering from the protesters while en route to the protest venue.
The TMC has denied the allegations, calling the incident a “well-scripted drama” by the BJP. The party accused Adhikari of trying to create unrest for political mileage.
