Viral: Why Angry Crowd Attacked TMC Leader Shyamal Mitra

Viral: Why Angry Crowd Attacked TMC Leader Shyamal Mitra

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shyamal Mitra, a former councillor of Ward No. 26 and former Howrah Municipal Corporation official, was allegedly assaulted by locals in Howrah on May 5, 2026. The incident, which was captured in a now-viral video, occurred following an altercation on a street. Key Details of the IncidentContext: The assault took place amidst reports of post-poll violence following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections.The Viral Video: Footage shared on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube shows Mitra being surrounded and beaten by an angry crowd.Allegations: Local reports suggest the crowd was angered by issues including alleged “cut money” demands and the ignoring of public grievances.Police Response: Authorities confirmed that Mitra received medical attention and a police investigation has been initiated to identify the miscreants involved. Background on Shyamal MitraShyamal Mitra is a prominent local leader in Howrah who has previously held the position of councillor for Ward No. 26. He was also embroiled in controversy in 2015 for allegedly leading an assault on a senior manager at the Burn Standard factory over labor disputes.