# AJUP leader Humayun Kabir legal and political controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajup-leader-humayun-kabir-legal-and-political-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-06T04:25:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and MLA for Nowda, is facing legal challenges and allegations of police harassment in West Bengal ahead of upcoming assembly by-elections.

Police have summoned Kabir to appear at the Berhampore police station following the emergence of a viral audio recording that allegedly contains provocative remarks intended to incite communal tension. Authorities are seeking court permission to collect voice samples to verify if the voice belongs to Kabir. Kabir has denied the allegations, calling the incident a “conspiracy” and an attempt to frame him.

In a formal complaint to the Election Commission of India, Kabir has alleged that the West Bengal Police are being “weaponized” to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He reported that AJUP members have been arrested and falsely implicated in cases involving firearms and fake currency. Due to these developments, Kabir had suspended physical campaigning for his son, Golam Nabi Azad, the AJUP candidate for the Rejinagar seat.

On Tuesday, during the Rejinagar assembly by-election, Kabir was detained by police shortly after casting his vote. Following the vote, Kabir alleged that state administration and police were obstructing party agents at various polling booths. Tensions escalated at the AJUP party office during a confrontation with officers. Authorities stated that Kabir was arrested on charges of violating electoral rules and obstructing police duties, with witnesses reporting a physical struggle as he was escorted into a police vehicle.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Humayun Kabir detained during Resinagar by-election

AJUP founder and MLA Humayun Kabir was arrested by police in Resinagar during a by-election following allegations of voter obstruction and a confrontation with law enforcement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/humayun-kabir-detained-during-resinagar-by-election

### 2026-09-19: Humayun Kabir summoned by West Bengal police over alleged communal audio clip

West Bengal police have summoned AJUP founder Humayun Kabir to investigate a viral audio clip allegedly inciting communal tension ahead of the Reshiganj assembly by-election.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/humayun-kabir-summoned-by-west-bengal-police-over-alleged-communal-audio-clip

### 2026-09-19: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir alleges police harassment ahead of Rejinagar bypoll

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir has approached the Election Commission of India, alleging West Bengal Police are harassing his party members to influence the upcoming Rejinagar assembly bypoll.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajup-leader-arrested-in-west-bengal-with-fake-notes-and-firearms

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