Kolkata Police Investigates Clashes Outside MP Abhishek Banerjees Residence

Kolkata, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Kolkata police’s Detective Department has taken over the investigation into the clashes that occurred outside the residence of Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress and MP for Diamond Harbour. These incidents unfolded during the night of November 6-7, coinciding with Banerjee’s 39th birthday celebrations.

Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the disturbances. On Tuesday morning, Detective Department officials visited the site to review the ongoing investigation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Taukeer Alam, Mohammad Irshad, and Shreedip Das, all of whom are linked to the minority faction of the Trinamool Congress led by West Bengal’s former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew.

Four FIRs have been filed at the Kalighat police station, with two being registered by the Kolkata police on their own accord. The third FIR was based on a complaint from MP Banerjee, while the fourth was lodged by Guria Hari, a local woman and BJP worker.

The clashes erupted during a celebration for Banerjee’s birthday, where local residents and BJP activists alleged that roads were blocked, causing inconvenience for sculptors and devotees collecting idols ahead of the Kali Puja festival. In contrast, Trinamool Congress workers accused BJP activists of initiating the violence without provocation.

The confrontations led to injuries on both sides, prompting a significant police presence to disperse the crowds, which included a police baton charge. During the unrest, MP Abhishek Banerjee was seen engaged in a heated argument with police officials.