Police confirmed that all five arrested individuals are local residents and said a separate case has been registered at Sonarpur police station following the disturbance.
Since the BJP came to power in West Bengal, law enforcement agencies have launched multiple actions against individuals accused of involvement in violence, intimidation and other criminal offences allegedly committed during the previous regime.
The government’s first week has been marked by aggressive administrative restructuring, arrests in politically sensitive cases, anti-syndicate drives, welfare announcements and renewed focus on border security and institutional reforms.
The order mentions that every student must participate in singing the national song at the start of the school day, while heads of institutions have been asked to ensure strict compliance.
On Wednesday, Suvendu Adhikari took oath in the state Assembly as an MLA from Bhabanipur.
The Bengal BJP chief also issued a warning against any attempts to create unrest or disturb law and order following the change in government.
Amit Malviya, the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national IT cell, took to X to address the TMC's allegations after the BJP's historic victory in the state.
The BJP has marked a historic win in West Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government's 15-year rule.
The BJP has registered a historic win in the 2026 Assembly elections in Wednesday, marking an end to Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government's 15-year rule.
In terms of vote share, the BJP polled 46 per cent, followed by the Trinamool Congress at 41 per cent.
