Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir speaks to a gathering after laying foundation stone for a mosque, modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid, at Rejinagar in West Bengal's Murshidabad district
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Moneycontrol28-12-2025, 17:07

JUP Chief Humayun Kabir's Son Detained for Allegedly Assaulting Policeman

  • Golam Nabi Azad, son of JUP chief Humayun Kabir, was detained in Murshidabad for allegedly assaulting Constable Jumma Khan.
  • The policeman, a PSO for MLA Kabir, claimed Azad attacked him when he sought leave.
  • Kabir alleges political targeting by TMC, calls detention illegal, and plans to protest on January 1.
  • TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty confirmed the assault, stating police acted lawfully and the party is not involved.
  • Kabir, suspended from TMC, formed JUP, plans to contest elections, and seeks alliance with AIMIM.

Why It Matters: Political tensions rise as JUP chief's son faces assault charges, sparking claims of political vendetta.

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