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Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Restoration of Z-Plus Security Cover
Abhishek Banerjee is asking a court to restore his Z-Plus security protection.
He is a leader of the Trinamool Congress and a Member of Parliament.
His lawyer says the protection was removed after the West Bengal election results and a change of government.
The lawyer also says Banerjee has been attacked several times.
At present, only a few home guards are said to accompany him.
Banerjee was allegedly attacked by protesters during a May 30 visit to Sonarpur.
His lawyer asked the court to hear the request immediately because of safety concerns.
The court did not agree to an immediate hearing but set October 6 for the case.
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Calcutta High Court seeking restoration of his Z-Plus security.
His lawyer said the security was withdrawn after the West Bengal Assembly election results and a change of government.
The lawyer alleged that Banerjee has faced several attacks and currently has only a few home guards accompanying him.
The court declined an immediate hearing but allowed the petition to be filed and scheduled the matter for October 6.
The petition follows an alleged May 30 attack on Banerjee during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP, through his lawyer Ayan Bhattacharya.
- What
- Banerjee has petitioned the Calcutta High Court for restoration of his Z-Plus security cover.
- Where
- The petition was moved before the Calcutta High Court, and the alleged attack occurred in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
- When
- The court scheduled the petition for hearing on October 6; the alleged Sonarpur incident occurred on May 30.
- Why
- His lawyer says Banerjee’s security was withdrawn after the election results and that he has faced several attacks while currently having only limited protection.
Banerjee’s Security Claim
State Security Position
Restoration of protection
Banerjee’s Security Claim
Banerjee’s lawyer says he was entitled to Z-Plus security before the Assembly elections, that it was withdrawn afterward, and that judicial intervention is needed because of alleged attacks and limited current protection.
State Security Position
The state administration indicated that Banerjee would receive security in line with arrangements applicable to other Members of Parliament after the change of government.
Adequacy of security
Banerjee’s Security Claim
Banerjee’s counsel says he currently has no formal security contingent apart from a few home guards and alleges that adequate police protection was absent during the Sonarpur incident.
State Security Position
The reported state position is that security arrangements were removed from his residence and adjusted to the standard applicable to other MPs; the articles do not provide a detailed response to the alleged attacks.
Level of prior protection
Banerjee’s Security Claim
Banerjee’s side argues that the Z-Plus cover provided before the elections should be restored.
State Security Position
Opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, had previously questioned the level of protection provided to Banerjee, while the state later indicated he would receive standard MP-level security.
Key facts
- Petitioner
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Political role
- Trinamool Congress national general secretary
- Parliamentary constituency
- Diamond Harbour
- Requested protection
- Z-Plus security
- Court
- Calcutta High Court, before Justice Krishna Rao
- Next hearing
- October 6
- Current protection claimed by counsel
- A few home guards, without a formal security contingent
Quotes
Ayan Bhattacharya
Counsel representing Abhishek Banerjee before the Calcutta High Court
“Before the Assembly elections, he was entitled to Z-Plus security. After the elections, his security was withdrawn. My client has been attacked several times. Currently, he has no security. There are only a few house guards. Let the matter be heard urgently.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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