NEW DELHI (July 28, 2026) — High political drama unfolded at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) central headquarters, AKG Bhavan, in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon when Delhi Police personnel attempted to arrest Students' Federation of India (SFI) All India Joint Secretary and Delhi State Secretary Aishe Ghosh. The police team was forced to retreat following strong resistance from CPI(M) leaders and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, who challenged the legality and procedure of the operation.
Incident Overview & Procedural Standoff
Unannounced Entry: Around 4:30 PM, Delhi Police officers arrived at AKG Bhavan in Market Lane, New Delhi, in a private vehicle. Party officials reported that officers entered without prior notice, with at least one officer in plain clothes without a uniform or visible name badge.
Citation of 2021 Case: Police officials claimed to be executing an arrest warrant against Ghosh in connection with a five-year-old protest case registered in 2021 outside Banga Bhawan.
MP's Legal Intervention: CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas confronted the police officers inside the premises, demanding to see a physical, valid warrant served in person. Citing landmark Supreme Court guidelines on arrest procedures (including the D.K. Basu judgment), Brittas pointed out that officers lacked mandatory protocol compliance, proper identification, and formal documentation.
Police Retreat: Following an intense exchange and firm resistance from present CPI(M), DYFI, and SFI leaders, the police team left the party headquarters without taking Ghosh into custody.
Key Statements
"Delhi Police entered our headquarters to take me into custody regarding a 2021 case. While student movements against policy failures and exam irregularities are escalating at Jantar Mantar, the administration is selectively digging up old cases to target activists. Arrests or jail cannot suppress the voice of the student community."
— Aishe Ghosh, SFI All India Joint Secretary
"The illegal attempt by the Delhi Police to enter the CPI(M) Headquarters in private vehicles without proper uniforms or physical warrants is a dangerous assault on democratic norms. This is a blatant attempt to criminalize dissent and intimidate youth leaders."
— M.A. Baby, CPI(M) General Secretary
Political & Legal Context
The attempted arrest comes amid heightened nationwide student protests led by Left student organizations, including SFI and AISA, over university governance and examination transparency. CPI(M) leadership described the police action as political retaliation for recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and announced plans to challenge the procedural violations through legal channels.
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