. KOLKATA: Life in minority pockets across Kolkata has changed overnight after the election results. With bikeborne miscreants riding through Muslim neighbourhoods chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, a sense of fear and unease has gripped residents. In the south Tangra neighbourhood, the situation turned volatile on Tuesday night when a mob chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ attacked a TMC office and targeted bikes and houses of minority community members. As TMC workers converged in huge numbers, the situation threatened to spiral out of hand. MLA Javed Khan arrived in the nick of time and controlled the situation. A dhaba owner, whose outlet drew motorists at night for tea, dialled some Muslim customers and urged them to avoid coming for some time in view of the prevailing tension. An advisory circulated in WhatsApp groups cautioned members to avoid arguments and stay away from crowded gatherings. Shafkat Alam, who operates an NGO in the Topsia-Tiljala belt, said two Muslim toughs switched from TMC to BJP a day after the results and led bike gangs into minority-dominated localities shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’. In north Kolkata’s Belgachhia, Muslim youths, including delivery executives, have stopped venturing into Paikpara after dark following the thrashing of a person on the result day.About the AuthorSubhro NiyogiSubhro Niyogi is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, and his job responsibilities include reporting, editing and coordination of news and news features. His hobbies include photography, driving and reading.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab BlastsIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsTeesta Issue Explained: Can Bengal Result Unlock Deal As China Factor Raises Stakes123PhotostoriesMorning affirmation at 5 am: Start your day with clarity and calmHow to make Oats, Besan, and Chaach Chilla for a light summer breakfastAre you storing fruits all wrong? Why your fridge may be ruining their taste, nutrition, and shelf life10 subtle body language cues that reveal your true feelingsKL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family rootsVisa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this yearComfort foods that are the quiet healers of your body (health benefits inside)From human-sized birds to pebble ‘proposals’: 6 facts that will change how you see penguinsEating the same food every day? Nutritionist explains what it secretly does to your gut bacteria over time10 funny marriage quotes by famous people that every couple will relate to123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingNFL Trade RumorsIPL 2026 Orange CapCBSE Class 10 admit card 2026IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026TVK Chief Vijay
KOLKATA: Life in minority pockets across Kolkata has changed overnight after the election results. With bikeborne miscreants riding through Muslim neighbourhoods chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, a sense of fear and unease has gripped residents. In the south Tangra neighbourhood, the situation turned volatile on Tuesday night when a mob chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ attacked a TMC office and targeted bikes and houses of minority community members. As TMC workers converged in huge numbers, the situation threatened to spiral out of hand. MLA Javed Khan arrived in the nick of time and controlled the situation. A dhaba owner, whose outlet drew motorists at night for tea, dialled some Muslim customers and urged them to avoid coming for some time in view of the prevailing tension. An advisory circulated in WhatsApp groups cautioned members to avoid arguments and stay away from crowded gatherings. Shafkat Alam, who operates an NGO in the Topsia-Tiljala belt, said two Muslim toughs switched from TMC to BJP a day after the results and led bike gangs into minority-dominated localities shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’. In north Kolkata’s Belgachhia, Muslim youths, including delivery executives, have stopped venturing into Paikpara after dark following the thrashing of a person on the result day.
