Two Attacks in a Week: How Hindutva Chaos Unfolded in SRFTI, Kolkata | The Quint

Violence broke out on the campus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) of Kolkata after some students on campus, including members of the SRFTI Student Union, objected to an organizational event held by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) inside the Main Theatre of the institute. Essentially a consumer forum, the ABGP has links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Following the confrontation, ABGP members allegedly attacked the students, injuring many. While ABGP claimed the aggression was initiated by the students, a week later on 4 October, yet another mob, allegedly linked to Hindutva groups, showed up at the gates of SRFTI with sticks, pelting stones inside campus and storming the gates, despite police presence. Students told The Quint that they are being "targeted" by Hindutva groups, simply for opposing their ideology. From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5y... » Instagram:   / thequint   » LinkedIn:   / thequint   » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook:   / quintillion   --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)