Politics
18 Jun, 2026
Amid Messi event probe, ex-minister Aroop Biswas faces protest by lawyers at Kolkata court
Business To Business, Kolkata, 18th June, 2026: Tension erupted at the premises of the Alipore Judges' Court on Thursday after a group of lawyers and court employees staged a protest targeting former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas.
According to reports:
- Biswas had visited the chamber of an advocate, reportedly for a professional consultation.
- A group of protesters gathered outside the chamber and demanded that he come out and face them.
- Some demonstrators were seen carrying eggs and raising slogans against the Trinamool Congress leader.
- As the protest intensified, demonstrators allegedly banged on the chamber door and damaged window glass panes.
- Slogans, including accusations directed at Biswas, were raised during the agitation.
The incident led to a tense situation within the court complex, with protesters surrounding the chamber where Biswas was present. The confrontation drew attention from lawyers, court staff, and others present at the premises.
Biswas is a prominent leader of the All India Trinamool Congress and has served as a minister in previous state governments. The protest comes amid heightened political tensions in West Bengal, where allegations and counter-allegations between political parties have intensified in recent months.
The episode may raise concerns about:
- Security within court premises.
- The conduct of protests in judicial complexes.
- The safety of litigants, lawyers, and visitors.
- The need to maintain order and decorum in court establishments.
At the time of reporting, there was no immediate information on injuries, arrests, or whether any formal complaint had been filed regarding the alleged damage and protest activities.
Further details are likely to emerge as authorities review the incident and assess any security or legal implications arising from the disturbance.