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Saharanpur SP denies knowledge of return gift video shared by Shalabh Mani Tripathi

After Friday protests against Nupur Sharma, arrests and other police action continue in Uttar Pradesh

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Four days after Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi tweeted a video showing cops mercilessly thrashing a group of men with the caption return gift for rioters, the police on Wednesday said they have no information about the video.

The incident of police brutality allegedly took place at a police station in Saharanpur.

Denying any knowledge of the video, Sharanpur’s Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar told the reporters that he does not know where this is from. If the police has received any complaint, the police will take action on it, he said.

Several reports claimed the family members of at least five of those men, said the video is indeed from Saharanpur and the men have sustained severe injuries.

However, the arrests and other police action continue in Uttar Pradesh in the after Friday protests for Nupur Sharma’s arrest over her insulting remarks on Prophet.

A day after protests demanding Nupur Sharma’s arrest across the country, a video showing some young men being brutally beaten up in police custody, had surfaced on social media. The location was not identified earlier but it was claimed that the video was shot at the Kotwali police station in Saharanpur district.

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The viral video was tweeted by Shalabh Tripati, a BJP MLA from Devariya in Uttar Pradesh. In his tweet, Yogi Adityanath’s former media advisor describes the police action as a return gift to the protesters.

Tripathi’s remarks were condemned by many on social media and a complaint was also filed against him by Trinamool Congress’s Saket Gokhale.

Tripathi is not the only BJP leader who had vocally supported police action on protesters.

Supporting the police action, Yogi Adityanath’s media advisor Mrityunjay Kumar tweeted a photo of bulldozer demolishing a building saying remember, every Friday is followed by a Saturday. Thousands of posts supporting police supporting police action were rounding on social media.

The Uttar Pradesh police has arrested over 80 people from Saharanpur and a total of 13 FIRs have been filed across Uttar Pradesh against those who were allegedly involved in the violence on Friday.

A day after protest, the police had arrested two muslim men – Muzzamil and Abdul Waqir- and also demolished their homes with the help of Saharanpur’s local civic body.

On the same story line, the Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Javed Mohammad, an alleged mastermind of Prayagraj protests in Uttar Pradesh, and also demolished his house which was not registered on his name.

With eight police custodial deaths and 443 judicial custodial deaths in 2020-21, Uttar Pradesh accounts for the highest number of custodial deaths in the country.

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Retired bureaucrats appointed by Mamata Banerjee barred from Bengal offices ahead of BJP government formation

Retired bureaucrats appointed under Mamata Banerjee have been barred from government offices as West Bengal prepares for a BJP-led administration.

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In a significant administrative development following the West Bengal Assembly election results, several retired bureaucrats appointed during the tenure of Mamata Banerjee have reportedly been barred from entering state government offices.

The decision comes at a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to form its first government in the state after securing a decisive mandate. The move is seen as part of the transition process as the outgoing administration makes way for the incoming regime.

Officials indicated that the restrictions apply specifically to retired personnel who had been given contractual or advisory roles under the previous government. These individuals have now been asked not to access offices or handle official work.

The development follows a broader directive issued by the state administration to ensure that no official documents or records are removed, damaged, or tampered with during the transition period. Authorities have emphasised strict accountability, placing responsibility on departmental heads to safeguard files and maintain proper records.

The political backdrop to this move is the sweeping victory of the BJP in the 2026 West Bengal elections, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape after years of Trinamool Congress rule.

With the new government expected to take charge soon, administrative reshuffling and tightening of access to government infrastructure are being viewed as measures to ensure a smooth and transparent handover of power.

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Mamata Banerjee questions poll process, targets Election Commission after defeat

Mamata Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of misconduct after BJP’s historic win in West Bengal, questioning the fairness of the electoral process.

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TMC chief alleges irregularities in electoral process as BJP secures decisive victory in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing it of playing “nasty games” during the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections.

Reacting to her party’s defeat, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief alleged that the electoral process was not conducted fairly and raised serious concerns over the role of authorities in the outcome.

According to reports, Banerjee claimed that the mandate did not reflect the true will of the people, suggesting that irregularities and manipulation may have influenced the results. She questioned the credibility of the election process and indicated that her party would review the situation further.

The remarks came after the Bharatiya Janata Party registered a historic win in West Bengal, marking a major political shift in the state.

Banerjee’s criticism adds to a series of allegations made during and after the election period, where she had earlier also raised concerns about counting procedures and the conduct of central agencies.

Despite the setback, the TMC leadership has signalled that it will continue to challenge the results politically, while maintaining that democratic norms must be upheld.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks Congress after Assam win, says people made Pawan Khera eat Pera

Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Congress after BJP’s Assam win, saying voters made Pawan Khera eat pera.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on the Congress after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

Reacting to the results, Sarma took a swipe at Congress leader Pawan Khera, saying that the people of Assam had made him “eat pera,” a remark aimed at highlighting the party’s defeat in the state.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a commanding win, marking its third consecutive term in Assam. The BJP itself won a significant number of seats, while its allies — the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) — also contributed to the alliance’s strong tally.

The victory underlines the BJP’s continued dominance in the northeastern state, with Sarma emerging as the central figure in the party’s campaign and governance narrative.

Political observers note that the scale of the mandate reflects voter support for the party’s leadership and its governance approach, even as the opposition struggled to mount an effective challenge.

With this result, the BJP has further strengthened its position in Assam’s political landscape, while the Congress faces renewed questions over its performance in the state.

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