REJINAGAR BYPOLL TURNS TENSE AS HUMAYUN KABIR DETAINED AFTER CLASH WITH POLICE

October 6, 2026

Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Rejinagar constituency during the bypoll after Aam Janata United Party chief Humayun Kabir was detained following a confrontation between his supporters and police personnel.

The incident occurred amid heightened political activity surrounding the by-election, with competing groups gathering in the area and security forces deployed to maintain order. The confrontation reportedly followed a dispute between Kabir and police personnel, after which he was taken into custody.

The detention added to an increasingly charged atmosphere around the polling process, as political parties and candidates sought to mobilise supporters while authorities attempted to prevent disturbances and ensure that voting proceeded peacefully.

Rejinagar has emerged as a closely watched constituency in the bypoll, with local political rivalries and competing organisational networks contributing to tensions on the ground. The incident involving Kabir has further drawn attention to the role of security forces in managing politically sensitive polling areas.

Authorities are expected to maintain heightened security in the constituency as the electoral process continues, while political parties have been urged to ensure that their supporters do not contribute to further confrontation or disruption.