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Masked men ransack Abhishek Banerjee Kolkata office
The Hindu··3 Sept
Masked men entered Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office in Kolkata around 4:30 a.m. on September 3, 2026. Banerjee alleged Bharatiya Janata Party supporters carried out the attack. Videos shared by Trinamool leaders showed three to four masked men removing equipment. Hindustan Times reported police detained six people for questioning. BJP legislator Sajal Ghosh denied any party link.
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What It Means For You
- The office at 9 Camac Street is a working political office in central Kolkata.
- Police say an investigation has started after the early-morning break-in.
- Trinamool has written to President Droupadi Murmu and Governor RN Ravi seeking meetings on the incident.
What's Happening
- Banerjee posted CCTV clips and called the episode violence, vandalism and intimidation.
- Trinamool leader Upasana Chowdhury said police did not respond despite multiple calls.
- Ghosh said the BJP was not associated with the attack and called Banerjee's charge a bid to stay relevant.
The Camac Street Backdrop
- On August 27, Kolkata Police and Trinamool leaders clashed over removing a party hoarding on the building.
- West Bengal Fire Services personnel had inspected the premises and alleged unauthorised construction.
- The Hindu reported Banerjee faces more than 16 FIRs since the BJP government took office in May 2026.
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