JUP Chief Humayun Kabir’s Son Held After Complaint by PSO in Murshidabad

Political tensions flared in Murshidabad on Sunday after Golam Nabi Azad - son of Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) chief and Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir - was detained by police for allegedly assaulting a security officer stationed at their residence. Azad, locally known as Sohel, was taken into custody following a complaint at Shaktipur police station by Constable Jumma Khan, who serves as Kabir's personal security officer (PSO).

According to the complaint, the altercation occurred when Khan asked for a few days' leave, which allegedly led to a physical confrontation. "He has been detained for questioning. Further action will follow as per law," a police official told PTI.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) distanced itself from the matter, asserting that the police acted independently, while also stating that raising a hand against an officer constitutes a cognisable offence.

However, Kabir called the development a politically motivated move. Speaking to reporters, he alleged that his son merely objected to a policeman entering their home, which angered officers and led to "false charges." He also claimed his residence was surrounded by police vehicles without proper grounds.

Kabir announced he will gherao the Murshidabad Superintendent of Police's office on January 1, demanding answers for what he calls harassment and misuse of police power. "They cannot intimidate me," he said.

Once a TMC leader, Kabir was suspended earlier this month, a day before he laid the foundation stone of a mosque styled after the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad. He then launched the Janata Unnayan Party and declared plans to contest 182 of the 294 assembly seats, while expressing willingness to ally with AIMIM. Kabir has also accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to uplift Muslims and engaging only in appeasement politics.