Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Six Detained After Alleged Attack on TMC Kolkata Office
A group of masked people allegedly entered a TMC office in Kolkata early on Thursday morning.
The office belongs to Abhishek Banerjee, a senior TMC leader.
The TMC says the attackers threatened guards, damaged furniture and equipment, and took away some electronic items.
It also says the attackers switched off security cameras.
TMC leaders claim the police arrived several hours after they were first contacted.
Police detained six people for questioning, but officials have not said whether they were the same people seen entering the office.
The BJP says its workers were not involved and suggests the incident was staged.
The TMC is asking India’s President and West Bengal’s Governor to discuss what it calls worsening lawlessness.
Kolkata Police detained six people for questioning after alleged pre-dawn vandalism at Abhishek Banerjee’s TMC office on Camac Street.
The TMC alleged that about 25 masked men threatened guards, disabled CCTV cameras, damaged the premises and removed electronic equipment.
TMC leaders said police were contacted from around 4:30 a.m. but reached the office around 6:30–7 a.m.
The TMC accused BJP-linked workers of orchestrating a politically motivated attack and alleged broader lawlessness and police misuse in West Bengal.
The BJP denied involvement and called the incident staged, while the TMC sought meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and Governor R N Ravi.
- Who
- The TMC, Abhishek Banerjee and party MPs accused BJP-linked men; the BJP denied involvement. Kolkata Police detained six people for questioning.
- What
- An alleged pre-dawn break-in, vandalism and removal of electronic equipment from a TMC office.
- When
- Around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3; the reports do not specify the year.
- Where
- Abhishek Banerjee’s TMC office on Camac Street, central Kolkata, including the sixth and seventh floors.
- Why
- The motive and responsibility remain unconfirmed. The TMC described the incident as political intimidation and alleged police inaction, while the BJP called it staged.
TMC allegations
BJP response
Responsibility for the attack
TMC allegations
The TMC alleged that BJP workers or BJP-linked men, carrying weapons, entered the office, threatened or assaulted staff and vandalised the premises.
BJP response
The BJP denied that its workers were involved in the incident.
Nature of the incident
TMC allegations
TMC leaders described it as a planned political attack demonstrating lawlessness, intimidation and attacks on opposition voices in West Bengal.
BJP response
The BJP described the episode as staged; Sajal Ghosh also questioned why TMC workers were present at the office at that hour.
Police conduct
TMC allegations
The TMC alleged that police failed to respond promptly despite repeated calls and later restricted party members from accessing the affected floors.
BJP response
Police are investigating and detained six people for questioning, but public statements did not provide further details about their identities or charges.
Broader law-and-order claims
TMC allegations
The TMC alleged systematic police misuse and political targeting, citing other clashes and incidents, and asked the President and Governor to intervene.
BJP response
The BJP rejected the central allegation about the office attack, while the reports provide no detailed response to the TMC’s broader claims.
- Location
- TMC office on Camac Street in central Kolkata; the alleged vandalism affected the sixth and seventh floors.
- Reported time
- The incident was reported at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Thursday.
- People detained
- Kolkata Police detained or apprehended six people for questioning; their identities and specific charges were not publicly disclosed.
- TMC account
- The party alleged that about 25 masked and helmeted men threatened security guards, took their phones, cut CCTV cameras and ransacked the office.
- Reportedly removed items
- The TMC said televisions, air purifiers, laptops, printers, computers, scanners and other equipment were taken away.
- Police response allegation
- TMC leaders said police were contacted from around 4:30 a.m. and reached the premises around 6:30–7 a.m.
- Political response
- The TMC sought urgent meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal Governor R N Ravi; the BJP denied involvement and called the incident staged.
- Recent context
- The office had recently been involved in a confrontation during removal of an allegedly unauthorised rooftop billboard, resulting in three FIRs.
Sources
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