Expelled TMC student leader arrested for abusing, heckling Aliah University V-C

The West Bengal Police said in a tweet that Giasduddin Mondal, the accused, has been arrested.

In a video clip which went viral on social media, Mondal along with some others, presumably student leaders of the state university, was seen gheraoing Vice Chancellor Muhammad Ali, abusing him, threatening him of slaps and even removing his shoes.

Governor Dhankhar, who is the Chancellor, had earlier tweeted, "Chief Secretary has been called upon to send full update by 1 PM tomorrow on worrisome scenario reflected in video in viral circulation. Such state of affairs where law violator rogue elements have their way with no fear of law is certainly fearful scenario for law abiders."

After the arrest, the Governor said, "Social Media input @WBPolice reveals Giasuddin Mondal arrest. There will be focus on the situation once there is update from Chief Secretary as such shameful incidents call for exemplary consequences and no cover up."

Facing massive criticisms, the TMC, which is under pressure over a series of events occurring in the state, disowned Mondal claiming he was expelled a few years ago.

Slamming the "intellectuals" for their alleged selective outrage, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee tweeted, "This is the modern-day West Bengal where a TMC student union leader is abusing a Vice-Chancellor. The so-called intellectuals are to be blamed for this descent, as they raise their voice selectively. We are languishing, this is not Tagore’s Bengal!"

CPI-M state secretary Md. Salim said the incident reflects the situation of the state.