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Kolkata Police Detective Department takes over probe into Kalighat clashes

Kolkata, Nov 10 (UNI) The Detective Department of Kolkata Police has taken over the investigation into the clashes and alleged assault on police personnel in Kalighat following unrest during celebrations marking the birthday of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee.
The case was transferred to the specialised investigative unit amid repeated clashes between rival groups and concerns over the deterioration of law and order in the area.
The trouble broke out on Friday night when altercations, scuffles and stone-pelting were reported in Kalighat, allegedly involving local leaders and their supporters. Abhishek Banerjee also alleged that a TMC office had been vandalised. Police personnel present at the spot were reportedly attacked during the unrest.
Four cases have been registered in connection with the incident, including some initiated suo motu by the police.
One case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by a woman, Guria Haripal, against 30 to 40 unidentified persons. Another was lodged following a complaint filed on behalf of Abhishek Banerjee, also naming 30 to 40 unidentified individuals.
A Kolkata Police official, who wished to remain anonymous, said, "We are examining all aspects of the situation."
Police have arrested three persons — Mohammad Taukir Alam, Mohammad Ershad and Sridip Das.
According to the local TMC unit, the three are associated with the party. Das was arrested in connection with a suo motu case, while Alam and Ershad were arrested following Haripal's complaint.
No individual has been named in the FIR registered on the basis of the complaint filed on behalf of Abhishek Banerjee.
The three accused were produced before the Alipore court on Sunday and remanded to police custody.
On Tuesday morning, a police contingent escorted the accused to the scene of the incident under tight security, where investigators conducted a reconstruction of the events. Following the transfer of the case to the Detective Department at Lalbazar, investigators are questioning the accused to gather further information and identify others allegedly involved.
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