Arrests Made in Attack on West Bengal Congress Office

Three individuals were taken into custody on Saturday following an attack on the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee office. The incident, which occurred the previous day, saw three suspects detained for defacing images of Rahul Gandhi and creating a disturbance, according to police reports.

A senior officer identified Santosh Rajwa as a key figure in the incident. He, along with two accomplices, allegedly smeared black paint on photos, vandalized placards and festoons, and issued threats to bystanders. In an escalation, the group reportedly set fire to tires outside the CIT Road premises and attempted to breach the office.

Authorities are actively searching for the main accused, local BJP leader Rakesh Singh, who, alongside others, allegedly orchestrated the protest due to derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. Investigation efforts to apprehend Singh and additional suspects are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)