An anti-encroachment drive in Kolkata turned violent on Sunday (June 7, 2026) at midnight, as protesters, political leaders, locals staged protests against police and central forces carrying out bulldozer action in the Jadavpur area.
At least two CPI(M) leaders were arrested, including Srijan Bhattacharya and veteran leader Sujan Chakraborty. Multiple protesters were injured and at least two sustained head injuries, they were rushed to the nearby KPC Medical College in Jadavpur.



