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Camac Street Clash Brings Fresh Arrest and TMC Eviction Notices
A fight happened at a Trinamool Congress office in a building on Camac Street.
Police say some people stopped officials from reaching the rooftop.
Fourteen people have now been arrested in connection with the incident.
The owner of two floors says the party must leave them within 24 hours.
The floors were leased to the party and its youth wing.
Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee said police used too much force.
Police have asked him to come for questioning on September 1.
Access to the building was restricted on Saturday.
Police arrested Taufiq on Saturday, bringing the total arrested over the Camac Street incident to 14.
The owner of two building floors served the Trinamool Congress notices demanding they be vacated within 24 hours.
The notices concern the sixth and seventh floors leased to the party and its youth wing.
The clash began when KMC workers and police allegedly faced resistance while trying to reach the rooftop on Thursday.
Police summoned Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for questioning on September 1.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress leaders and supporters, Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, police personnel, and the owner of the leased floors were involved; police arrested Taufiq and summoned Abhishek Banerjee.
- What
- A Camac Street clash led to arrests and FIRs, while the owner of two leased floors sent the Trinamool Congress notices to vacate them.
- Where
- At a Trinamool Congress office in an eight-storey building on Camac Street, Kolkata.
- When
- The clash occurred on Thursday; Taufiq was arrested on Saturday; the notices were sent on August 25; Banerjee was summoned for September 1.
- Why
- Police said people allegedly obstructed government officials, while the property owner alleged that the party violated lease terms and took possession almost forcibly.
Property Owner and Police Claims
Trinamool Congress Position
Access to the rooftop
Property Owner and Police Claims
Police and KMC officials said Trinamool supporters allegedly blocked the terrace stairs and obstructed their access, leading to a scuffle.
Trinamool Congress Position
Abhishek Banerjee alleged on social media that police committed excesses during the confrontation.
Use of the leased floors
Property Owner and Police Claims
The owner's advocate alleged that the party took possession of the two floors almost forcibly and violated lease conditions.
Trinamool Congress Position
The article does not report a detailed response from the Trinamool Congress to the eviction notices or the lease allegations.
Legal action
Property Owner and Police Claims
The owner said further police complaints or court action could follow if the party does not respond to the notices.
Trinamool Congress Position
The Trinamool Congress faced police action, including arrests of supporters and a summons issued to Abhishek Banerjee.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Police arrested 13 people initially and later arrested Taufiq, bringing the reported total to 14.
- FIRs
- Police registered three FIRs alleging obstruction of government officials.
- Leased floors
- The notices concern the sixth and seventh floors of an eight-storey Camac Street building.
- Lease period
- The lease agreement was signed on March 1, 2020, for 10 years.
- Vacate deadline
- The legal notices demanded that the floors be vacated within 24 hours of receipt.
- Summons
- Abhishek Banerjee was directed to appear at Shakespeare Sarani police station on September 1 around noon.
- Building occupants
- The building contains an I Love Haldiram store on the ground floor and corporate offices on other floors.
Quotes
Sagnika Banerjee
Advocate representing floor owner Ramadevi Goenka
“We didn’t press charges because the party was in power in the state. With the change of guard, there is hope. If the party doesn’t respond, we will lodge a fresh police complaint. If it doesn’t work, we will move the court.”
telegraphindia.com
“These are legal notices that say the two floors must be vacated within 24 hours of receiving the notice. The notices were sent on August 25. The letters were sent by mail and also by speed post.”
telegraphindia.com
Senior police officer
Police officer commenting on Taufiq’s arrest
“He was identified from a CCTV grab for his alleged involvement in the Camac Street incident.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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