A group of pro-Hindu demonstrators staged a significant protest in Kolkata on Friday, marching towards the office of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission. The protest culminated in a road blockade and a sit-in agitation after police intervention.
March Halts at Police Barricade
The protesters, carrying their demands in a memorandum, intended to submit the document directly to the mission officials. However, their path was cut short by a police barricade erected a few hundred metres before the diplomatic office. This action by the Kolkata Police was a preventive measure to maintain order near the sensitive diplomatic zone.
Road Blockade and Sit-In Protest
Following their halt, the demonstrators moved back to the front of the mission office on AJC Bose Road, a major arterial road in the city. In a display of protest, they blocked the thoroughfare, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill. The group then began a sit-in agitation at the spot, refusing to disperse until their voices were heard.
The protest unfolded on 26 December 2025, creating a tense atmosphere in the central Kolkata area. The memorandum contained the specific grievances of the protesting group, though its exact contents were not immediately disclosed in initial reports.
Police Manage the Situation
Law enforcement personnel were deployed in strength to manage the situation and prevent any escalation. Their primary objectives were to ensure the security of the diplomatic mission and to restore normal traffic flow on the busy road. The standoff between the protesters and police continued for a period, drawing attention from locals and commuters.
Such demonstrations near foreign missions are handled with heightened sensitivity due to potential diplomatic implications. The incident highlights ongoing socio-political sentiments that occasionally manifest in public demonstrations in the state.
