Detention of Humayun Kabir at Rejinagar office

5 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 6 OCT 2026 — 9 OCT 2026

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Latest · 9 Oct 2026

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announced plans to move to Dubai with a golden visa after his son lost the Rejinagar bypoll to BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the detention of AJUP's Humayun Kabir after voting in Rejinagar, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the AJUP, TVK, or the regions of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam unless they are developments of this occurrence.

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6Oct

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Authorities detained AJUP member Humayun Kabir after he cast his vote in Rejinagar during the by-elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry.

The Hindu

Police detained Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir at his Rejinagar office on October 6, 2026, following a verbal altercation and scuffle over security deployment.

7Oct

The Hindu

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir hinted at retiring from politics and refused to attend the Assembly following his arrest for an alleged confrontation during Rejinagar polling.

NDTV

Humayun Kabir, Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief and Naoda MLA, announced his plan to resign after the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll following allegations of vote looting.

9Oct

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announced plans to move to Dubai with a golden visa after his son lost the Rejinagar bypoll to BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar.

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