Kolkata, November 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Kolkata Police have registered a fourth FIR in connection with the clashes outside the residence of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee during celebrations marking his 39th birthday.
The latest FIR was lodged on the basis of a complaint by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused Banerjee and his supporters of blocking the road outside his residence on Kalighat Road late on November 6 and subsequently getting into clashes with local residents, including BJP workers.
Three FIRs had already been registered at Kalighat Police Station. Two were filed suo motu by the police, with Banerjee named in one of them. The third was registered on the basis of a complaint by the MP, who accused unidentified BJP workers of attacking his supporters gathered outside his residence to celebrate his birthday.
Police have arrested two persons in connection with the violence. The principal allegations against them include assaulting police personnel on duty and slapping one of the officers.
The clashes broke out in phases between 2.30 a.m. and 3.30 a.m. on November 7, after Trinamool leaders and supporters gathered outside Banerjee’s residence around midnight. Arguments between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the BJP escalated into physical confrontations, with reports of brick-throwing and injuries on both sides.
Police resorted to a baton charge to disperse the crowd. Banerjee was also seen engaging in a heated exchange with officers at the scene.
The Trinamool leader alleged that his party office had been vandalised and that an attempt had been made to assassinate him.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday that she would approach the Supreme Court over the incident. She also alleged a conspiracy involving BJP workers and personnel of Kalighat Police Station, particularly its officer-in-charge, Bolai Bag.
The investigation into the incident is continuing.
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