Two More Arrested for Vandalizing Minister’s Car in Manteshwar; Total of Seven Arrested Amid Rising Factional Tensions

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, July 7, 2025 , Kolkata: In a rapidly developing case, two more individuals were arrested today in connection with the attack and vandalism of a vehicle belonging to Manteshwar Assembly constituency MLA and state minister Siddikulla Chowdhury. This brings the total number of arrests to seven, as the police continue their investigation into the incident that has sparked political tensions and raised questions about factional conflicts within the Trinamool Congress.

According to Minister Siddikulla Chowdhury, his party workers and supporters in his assembly constituency had been harassed over the past three days, culminating in the vandalism of his vehicles. The incident has now highlighted deeper rifts within the ruling Trinamool faction, with the minister directly pointing fingers at Ahmed Hossain Sheikh, the president of the Manteshwar Panchayat Samiti, accusing him of being involved in the attack. The minister’s accusations have sent shockwaves through local political circles, with both district and state politics becoming embroiled in the controversy.

The vandalism is believed to be part of the ongoing factional conflict within the party, and Minister Chowdhury has expressed his dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation by local police forces. He has openly criticized their role in the incident, questioning their ability to maintain order in the face of such escalating tensions.

The Monteshwar Police Station had previously arrested five individuals in connection with the vandalism, and today, two more individuals were taken into custody. The latest arrests include Al Haq Sheikh, a resident of Kanchan Danga, and Ali Hossain Mandal, also known as Gopal Mandal, from Tayyab Pur. Both were sent to Kalna court for further proceedings.

Despite these arrests, police sources have indicated that investigations are still ongoing, with the Monteshwar Police continuing to search for other individuals linked to the incident. The police are hopeful that additional arrests will soon be made as they piece together the full extent of the attack and its motivations.

The political unrest has only intensified in the region, with both local party workers and the broader public keeping a close eye on the investigation. Minister Chowdhury’s accusations against key party figures have added fuel to the fire, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the already fraught political landscape in Manteshwar and beyond.