TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers attacked his Kolkata residence
· India · Times of India, News18
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee claimed on Wednesday that Kolkata Police officials used official vehicles to conduct surveillance outside his residence. He alleged a group of people attacked him on November 7 after a similar recce the previous week, stating four days had passed without any perpetrator being arrested. Banerjee questioned whether the surveillance aimed to intimidate and silence him while crimes including rape continued across West Bengal. He also alleged it was the seventh attempt on his life in six months and accused the judiciary of turning a blind eye to the attacks.
Why it matters
The allegations raise serious concerns about the safety of opposition leaders and the potential misuse of state machinery for political intimidation in West Bengal. Banerjee's claims about repeated attacks and surveillance directly impact the security of TMC leadership and the credibility of law enforcement agencies.
Read the original report — Times of India
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