Cracking Down On Egg-Pelting: Calcutta HC Raps Police, Orders Armed Security Cover For TMC MP Mahua Moitra

News india Cracking Down On Egg-Pelting: Calcutta HC Raps Police, Orders Armed Security Cover For TMC MP Mahua MoitraLast Updated:September 01, 2026, 17:49 ISTThe Krishnanagar MP had approached the court following a hostile incident when she was targeted with eggs in her constituencyRapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Calcutta HC orders security for TMC MP Mahua Moitra.HC raps police over egg-pelting incident.Moitra targeted with eggs in her constituency.Got Question about the News?If an MP is subjected to egg-pelting in public, what will happen to the common citizens, the court remarked during the hearing. File pic/PTIExpressing serious concern over public law and order, the Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Police to immediately provide adequate security cover for Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra.The judicial order came after the Krishnanagar MP approached the court following a hostile incident where she was targeted with eggs in her constituency.Recommended Stories'Go Back', 'Chor, Chor' Slogans Greet TMC MP Mahua Moitra In Bengal's NadiaRahul Gandhi Has One Big Problem Before 2029: Can He Unite The Opposition?Air India Express Bomb Threat Note: Crew Member, Passenger Under Probe After 70% Handwriting MatchSC Invokes Special Powers To Quash ‘All FIRs’ Against NEET Protesters, But There’s A CatchIncidentally, Moitra faced protests in Nadia district’s Chapra town on Tuesday as demonstrators raised “Go Back" and “Chor Chor" slogans during her visit for an organisational meetingHigh Court Rebukes State Authorities over Security FailuresA single-judge bench of Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj made sharp verbal observations regarding the safety of elected representatives, questioning the effectiveness of local policing.“If an MP is subjected to egg-pelting in public, what will happen to the common citizens?" the court remarked during the hearing. The bench noted that public figures holding constitutional positions must be allowed to perform their official and political duties without facing violent intimidation or mob disruptions.The court directed the Superintendent of Police (Nadia) to assess Moitra’s threat perception immediately and deploy adequate armed personnel to ensure her safety during public appearances and political rallies.The Krishnanagar Incident and Legal EscalationThe controversy stems from an incident in Nadia district, where anti-TMC protesters gathered along Moitra’s route, waving black flags, shouting slogans, and hurling eggs at her vehicle.Following the hostility, Moitra filed a writ petition in the High Court, alleging that local police failed to take proactive measures or disperse the aggressive gathering despite prior notifications about her visit:Inadequate Local Action: Moitra’s legal team argued that local police remained passive observers while a hostile crowd surrounded her convoy.Inability to Discharge Duties: The petition stressed that recurring law-and-order disruptions prevented the MP from meeting constituents and inspecting local infrastructure projects.Constitutional Right to Safety: The plea sought urgent judicial intervention to guarantee her fundamental right to personal security and free movement.State Government’s Counter and Final DirectivesRepresenting the West Bengal state government, legal counsel informed the court that a formal investigation had been launched into the egg-pelting incident, with multiple individuals detained for questioning. The state assured the bench that police presence around the MP’s public events would be augmented.Disposing of the petition, the High Court emphasised that local law enforcement agencies hold a statutory duty to maintain public order and prevent targeted violence against political leaders. The court directed state authorities to submit a compliance report detailing the security measures implemented for Moitra’s upcoming public engagements.News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18The West Bengal Police will immediately assess Mahua Moitra's threat perception and deploy adequate armed personnel to protect her during public appearances and political rallies. Additionally, two police officers will accompany her in her constituency, with this security cover ordered to remain in place for the next month.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorPathikrit Sen GuptaPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He tra...Read MoreLocation :Krishnanagar, India, IndiaFirst Published:September 01, 2026, 17:49 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More