An FIR has been lodged against six individuals, including two Trinamool councillors from Kolkata Municipal Corporation, for causing a disturbance in front of the state’s Chief Electoral Officer’s office. The accused are Shantiranjan Kundu and Sachin Singh, along with Mohammad Wasim, Moidul, Chandrakant Singh, and Mohammad Rizwan Ali. The case involves allegations of illegal assembly and obstructing government officials’ duties, leading to traffic disruptions and public inconvenience.
The incident, which occurred between March 31 and April 1, involved the accused gathering unlawfully at the Election Commission office, ignoring police warnings and impeding official work. They also allegedly chanted provocative slogans against the Chief Electoral Officer. An investigation has been initiated based on the FIR, and the accused could face legal action.
Tensions arose due to a dispute over voter list applications, escalating into a confrontation between Trinamool and BJP supporters outside the CEO’s office. The situation required police intervention, with barricades and central forces deployed to restore order. The fallout extended into the following day, prompting the CEO’s office to file a complaint against a Trinamool councillor, resulting in the FIR against the six individuals, including the two councillors.
