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Bengal: FIR names Abhishek Banerjee in Kalighat clash; two arrested for assaulting police

Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI) An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the clashes outside his Kalighat residence during his birthday celebrations in the early hours of Saturday.
Two persons have also been arrested for allegedly assaulting police personnel who were trying to bring the situation under control.
Four FIRs have so far been registered at Kalighat police station in connection with the incident, which triggered tension in the locality following allegations of an attack on Abhishek's residence and office around 2 am.
According to police sources, Trinamool Congress supporters began gathering outside Abhishek's residence shortly after midnight to celebrate his birthday, bringing cakes, party foam and fireworks.
However, the situation turned volatile following the arrival of a rival group, with slogans of "thief, thief" being raised.
A confrontation between the two groups continued for several hours, prompting police intervention.
Sources said Trinamool workers had gathered in the area between 2 am and 3.30 am when a clash broke out between them and allegedly BJP supporters.
Several police personnel were allegedly assaulted while attempting to control the situation.
Police have registered two suo motu cases in connection with the alleged attacks on police personnel.
Abhishek's name figures in one of these FIRs. The two arrested persons have been accused of slapping police officers.
Abhishek, however, claimed that they were BJP supporters.
Two other cases have been registered on the basis of complaints lodged by the two rival sides.
An FIR has been filed against an unidentified person following a complaint by Abhishek, who alleged that a group of BJP supporters attacked his residence and office after conducting a recce of the area for two days.
He described the alleged attackers as "BJP goons".
A separate case has been initiated following a complaint by BJP workers, with Abhishek among those named in it.
The incident also saw a heated exchange between Abhishek and the officer-in-charge of Kalighat police station over the handling of the situation.
The political confrontation continued on Saturday afternoon when former chief minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee visited the street outside Abhishek's residence around 1 pm.
Using a handheld microphone, she launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the incident and accused the rival party of creating trouble during the birthday celebrations.
The developments turned what was expected to be a celebratory occasion into a major political confrontation, with allegations and counter-allegations flying thick between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. UNI BGA NST CDS
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