'Under Kolkata Police watch': Abhishek Banerjee alleges midnight BJP attack on home
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that his residence was attacked by BJP workers following a period of surveillance. He criticized both the police and the judiciary for their perceived inaction regarding the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of violence between rival political parties in West Bengal, India.
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that his residence was attacked by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers around 2 am on Saturday, accusing the Kolkata Police of failing to prevent the incident.In a post on social media platform X, Banerjee claimed that the alleged attack took place shortly after he released a video showing unidentified individuals conducting reconnaissance of his office and residence."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.The TMC leader also criticised the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court over their alleged inaction, saying, "Thank you, Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India, for remaining mute spectators while all this unfolds.
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