Jaspreet Singh, a 2016 batch IPS officer presently serving as the Special Superintendent (Intelligence) at West Bengal Police, was identified as the subject of the incident. A video released by the West Bengal Police accused BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari of employing the 'Khalistani' slur against the Sikh officer.

The state BJP president, who made attempts to go to Sandeshkhali again on Wednesday morning, was prevented by the police from leaving the area.