Internet/Hyderabad, Nov 8 (Maxim News): Kolkata Police have registered four cases following clashes outside Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee’s residence during his birthday celebrations.
Abhishek Banerjee, the TMC national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP, celebrated his 39th birthday on November 7. A large number of party workers and supporters gathered outside his residence in Kalighat, Kolkata.
Clashes reportedly broke out between two groups between 2 am and 3:30 am on Saturday. Police said an argument involving TMC workers and BJP supporters escalated into violence.
Eight people sustained injuries, including three who were seriously hurt. Police registered four cases in connection with the incident. Abhishek Banerjee’s name was included in one of the cases.
Police also arrested two more people accused of assaulting an officer on duty.
Meanwhile, Abhishek alleged that BJP supporters attacked his residence and office. He claimed unidentified people had been monitoring both locations for two days before the incident.
He also shared videos related to the incident on social media. Abhishek alleged that his residence came under attack around 2 am on Saturday. He further claimed that violence occurred in the presence of police personnel.
The TMC leader also claimed that this was the seventh assassination attempt against him in six months.
Following the incident, Abhishek staged a protest outside his residence. Former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee also reached the spot and expressed support for him.
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