Police search Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence for over four hours
Police in Kolkata raided the residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in connection with an ongoing financial fraud investigation. The TMC has alleged that the police broke into the home, while authorities stated the search was part of a legal process to locate a personal assistant.
Why it matters
The raid marks a significant escalation in political tensions between the ruling TMC party in West Bengal and law enforcement agencies, raising questions about political interference in investigations.
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation that triggered a fresh political storm in West Bengal , police personnel, accompanied by central forces, conducted a raid at TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee s residence in Kolkata on Saturday (June 13, 2026) in connection with an alleged financial fraud, officials said.
The article reports on the event by balancing the police's stated purpose with the TMC's allegations of misconduct, maintaining a neutral tone.
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