Protesters hurled eggs at a police vehicle carrying Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Vijay Singh, also known as Bhola Singh, outside Asansol Court on Friday [1].

The incident highlights escalating public tension and direct confrontation between local citizens and political figures in West Bengal. Such public displays of grievance often signal deep-seated dissatisfaction with the perceived integrity of regional leadership.

According to reports, demonstrators gathered outside the court in Asansol to voice their opposition to the TMC leader [2]. As the police vehicle transporting Singh arrived, the crowd began shouting "Chor, chor!" — a term meaning thief — while pelting the vehicle with eggs [1], [3].

The protest occurred on June 19, 2026 [1]. The demonstrators used the slogans to label Singh a thief during the confrontation [2].

An ANI report quoted by MSN said that people hurled eggs on the police vehicle carrying the leader at the court [3]. The police provided security for Singh during the transit, though they could not prevent the crowd from targeting the vehicle with eggs [1], [3].

Local authorities have not yet released a statement regarding arrests or injuries resulting from the clash. The protest remained focused on the vehicle and the specific identity of the TMC leader as he entered the judicial premises [2], [3].

“"Chor, chor!"”

The use of 'chor' (thief) slogans and the act of egging a political figure indicate a transition from verbal political disagreement to physical, symbolic protest. This incident reflects a volatile atmosphere in West Bengal where legal proceedings involving political leaders frequently become flashpoints for public anger.