Abhishek Banerjee named in FIR in Kalighat clash, 3 arrested

In West Bengal, the Kolkata police have registered an FIR against TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the clashes outside his Kalighat residence in the early hours of Saturday. Two persons have also been arrested for allegedly assaulting police personnel who were trying to bring the situation under control. as per information, four FIRs have so far been registered at Kalighat police station in connection with the incident, which triggered tension in the locality following allegations of an attack on Abhishek’s residence and office around 2 am.
According to police sources, Trinamool Congress supporters began gathering outside Abhishek’s residence shortly after midnight to celebrate his birthday, bringing cakes, party foam and fireworks. However, the situation turned volatile following the arrival of a rival group, with slogans of “thief, thief” being raised. A confrontation between the two groups continued for several hours, prompting police intervention.Sources said Trinamool workers had gathered in the area between 2 am and 3.30 am when a clash broke out between them and allegedly BJP supporters.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Banerjee  on Sunday said that the CM is saying that he will keep the former CM confined to the house. The judiciary needs to take notice." He threatens BJP Workers with Open Street Violence.“Remove the police for 15 minutes and we will settle the entire score,” he said.&

VIDEO | Kolkata: "The CM is saying that he will keep the former CM confined to the house. The judiciary needs to take notice," says TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee after alleging an attack on his residence. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/eQt1LtXXNl

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Kolkata Police arrested 3 TMC workers, Sreedip Das, Md. Taquir Alam, and Mohammad Irshad in connection with an incident of unrest outside Abhishek Banerjee’s residence in Kalighat. The police have also charged the Trinamool's Diamond Harbour MP under the BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act on a separate complaint filed by a Baguiati resident,.Rajiv Sarkar.