Republic Bangla Anchor Kishalay Mukherjee Brutally Attacked In Heart of Kolkata Near Park Circus: Where Is Public Safety In Mamata’s Bengal?

In another horrifying incident that has once again brought to light the crumbling law and order situation in West Bengal, Republic Bangla anchor Kishalay Mukherjee was violently attacked by a mugger near one of Kolkata’s busiest zones - Park Circus - while he was returning home late Tuesday night. 

The attacker snatched his wallet and repeatedly slashed him with a sharp blade when he resisted the robbery attempt.

Kishalay, left bleeding with serious injuries, was rushed to a private hospital and is currently under treatment. A police complaint was filed that same night, but no arrest has been made yet.

BJP Condemns Attack on Republic Bangla Anchor

“The government and its police seem more focused on protecting criminals than the public. Law and order in Bengal has completely collapsed. Kishalay Mukherjee was targeted because Republic Bangla has consistently stood up for the truth. The Centre must take this seriously and step in,” said BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar to Republic TV.

Taking to X early on Wednesday, West Bengal General Secretary and Asansol South MLA Agnimitra Paul condemned the ‘cowardly assault on a journalist’. She has also demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and strictest possible punishment under the law. 

“If a journalist is not safe in Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal, what security can an ordinary citizen possibly expect? This incident exposes the complete breakdown of law and order under Mamata Banerjee, who also holds the Home Ministry portfolio. West Bengal has become a lawless jungle, where dissenting voices, especially those critical of the regime, are silenced through violence,” she wrote on X.

Union Minister of State for Education & Development of North Eastern Region Sukanta Majumdar strongly condemned the brutal attack on Republic Bangla journalist Kishalay Mukherjee, calling it a shocking reminder of the worsening law and order situation in Kolkata. 

“This deeply disturbing incident once again brings to light the deteriorating state of public safety in various parts of Kolkata, largely due to administrative negligence and the persistent inaction of the police. Incidents of snatching have become increasingly rampant in Park Circus and other key areas of the city. Owing to the lack of effective policing, innocent citizens are being forced to endure such attacks on a near-daily basis. Despite receiving serious complaints, the police remain largely unresponsive in these vulnerable zones,” Sukanta Majumdar wrote on X.

In a telephonic conversation with Republic, the Union Minister said, “This is not the first time when a reporter was attacked in West Bengal, specially Republic Bangla. Earlier, Santu Pan was arrested and harassed. Those who in power here believe that Bengal is a separate country…” Watch what he said in the link below - 

This attack on Republic Bangla anchor in the heart of Kolkata has exposed the alarming breakdown of public safety in the state. When a journalist can be assaulted so brutally, what hope is left for the common man? 

Has the fear of law got vanished in Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal? The question must be asked loud and clear - Where is the law? Where is the accountability? Who will ensure the safety of West Bengal’s people?