Abhishek Banerjee stated the assault on his home occurred around 2:00 AM under the watch of Kolkata Police personnel. The incident developed after two days of alleged reconnaissance outside his office and residence by individuals claiming to be officers. Pointing to a potential conspiracy against a sitting Member of Parliament, he called for comprehensive inquiries by central and state authorities into who sanctioned the surveillance and attacks.
Key points
Abhishek Banerjee questioned why state police forces were allegedly snooping on an electe…: Abhishek Banerjee questioned why state police forces were allegedly snooping on an elected Lok Sabha Member of Parliament.
The incidents have been characterized by the lawmaker as a suspected conspiracy requiring…: The incidents have been characterized by the lawmaker as a suspected conspiracy requiring an immediate, comprehensive investigation.
Formal inquiry demands were directed to the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Ministry of Home Affai…: Formal inquiry demands were directed to the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and regional police departments.
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Kolkata: All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday claimed that his residence was attacked by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) operatives late Friday night.
The TMC leader, in a post on X, levelled serious allegations against opposition workers, the Kolkata Police, and higher judicial institutions. According to Banerjee, "BJP goons" attacked his house at 2:00 AM last night.
"After I released the recce video this morning, my house was attacked just now, at 2 AM by BJP goons, right under the watch of the Kolkata police," he said.
Criticising the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court, he said, "Thank you, Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India, for remaining mute spectators while all this unfolds. I will upload the videos shortly."
Earlier on Friday, Banerjee alleged that a few unidentified individuals have been conducting surveillance of his residence for the past two days. He added that the individuals claimed to be police officials when confronted.
"For the past two days, a few unidentified individuals have been conducting reconnaissance of my office and residence.…
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