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Hindu Jagran Manch members attempt to enter Kolkata film institute over alleged disrespect

Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Oct 4, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 4.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters alleged students at SRFTI disrespected Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata, and raised pro-Pakistan slogans.
What they want
Protesters demanded the removal of individuals they deemed 'anti-national' from the institute and the country.
What changed
Oct 5: SRFTI filed an FIR alleging students were attacked, and police filed a suo motu case for injured personnel.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Removal of 'anti-national' individuals from the country
  • Removal of 'anti-national' people from the institute
  • Enhanced security for students and action against attackers

Organised by: Hindu Jagran Manch, Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha

What authorities say

Police deployed heavily and intervened to disperse the gathering. SRFTI condemned the disturbances, filed a formal complaint, and strengthened security. Kolkata Police filed a suo motu case against unknown persons for assaulting police personnel.123

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
500
around 500-600 participants in the rally organised by Bangiya Hindu Jagran3
Injuries
8
six police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were injured (3); two female students injured (4);…234

The full story

On October 4, 2026, members of the Hindu Jagran Manch protested outside the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Protesters attempted to force entry into the institute, alleging that students had disrespected Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata, and chanted slogans in support of Pakistan. Police were deployed and intervened to disperse the gathering. The institute condemned the disturbances, stating it had filed a formal complaint and was strengthening security. Kolkata Police also filed a suo motu case, reporting that six police personnel were injured. Two female students were also injured during the incident.

Timeline

  1. SRFTI announced it was taking measures to strengthen security at the campus gates and perimeter.2

  2. Kolkata Police filed a suo motu case against unknown persons for assaulting police personnel.3

  3. SRFTI condemned the disturbances, stating it had filed a formal complaint regarding the incident.23

  4. Six police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were injured while trying to stop protesters from breaching barricades.3

  5. Two female students were injured during the incident, with one requiring stitches for a head injury.4

  6. Protesters alleged that students at the institute had disrespected Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata, and raised pro-Pakistan slogans.1

  7. Police were deployed at the site and intervened to disperse the gathering outside the institute.12

  8. Hindu Jagran Manch members protested outside the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), attempting to enter the premises.14

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