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Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Attack on Kolkata TMC Office
Abhishek Banerjee said a group attacked a Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata before dawn.
He blamed workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party and said people and property were harmed.
He also said phones, furniture and electronic equipment were damaged or taken.
Banerjee claimed the police did not respond for almost two hours.
Kolkata Police said they detained six people and began investigating.
Police also collected CCTV footage and spoke to people who were inside.
The BJP denied being involved and said the incident was staged by the TMC.
The dispute happened while the office was already involved in a separate argument over an allegedly unauthorised signboard.
Abhishek Banerjee alleged that armed BJP workers attacked and vandalised the TMC office on Camac Street around 4:30 a.m.
He said staff were assaulted, phones were snatched, furniture was smashed and electronic equipment was damaged or removed.
Banerjee alleged Kolkata Police took nearly two hours to respond despite repeated calls and emails.
Kolkata Police said six people were detained, CCTV footage was secured and statements were being recorded.
The BJP denied involvement and claimed the TMC had staged the vandalism amid an ongoing dispute over the office premises.
- Who
- TMC General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged the attack was carried out by BJP workers; the BJP denied involvement.
- What
- An alleged attack and vandalism at the TMC office, involving reported assaults, damaged furniture and electronic equipment, and phone snatching.
- Where
- The TMC office on Camac Street in central Kolkata, West Bengal.
- When
- Around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday; a post cited in the reports was dated September 3, 2026.
- Why
- Banerjee described it as a planned act of political intimidation, while the BJP said the TMC staged the incident; the claims had not been resolved in the reports.
TMC and Police Account
BJP Response
Who was responsible?
TMC and Police Account
Abhishek Banerjee alleged that armed BJP workers carried out a planned attack, assaulted people and damaged property. Police said they detained six people and were investigating.
BJP Response
BJP MLA Sajal Ghosh denied the party's involvement and claimed the TMC staged the vandalism.
Police response
TMC and Police Account
Banerjee alleged that Kolkata Police failed to respond for nearly two hours despite repeated calls and emails.
BJP Response
Kolkata Police said officers reached the location immediately after being informed and began detentions, evidence collection and witness statements.
Political meaning
TMC and Police Account
Banerjee called the incident political intimidation and said the state government should be held accountable, with the chief minister resigning if the Opposition was treated through violence.
BJP Response
The BJP said the allegations were a publicity effort by the TMC, which it claimed had no political issue to raise.
Key facts
- Reported time
- Around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday
- Location
- TMC office, Camac Street, central Kolkata
- Police action
- Six people were detained, according to a senior Kolkata Police officer
- Evidence
- Police secured CCTV footage and took statements from people inside the office
- Banerjee's allegation
- He said BJP workers armed with weapons assaulted staff and vandalised the premises
- Police-response allegation
- Banerjee claimed there was no police response for nearly two hours despite repeated calls and emails
- Related dispute
- The premises were previously involved in a controversy over removal of an allegedly unauthorised TMC signboard
Quotes
Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress general secretary and Member of Parliament
“What happened at Camac Street this morning is a disgraceful assault on the rule of law. At around 4.30 am, BJP hooligans, armed with weapons, stormed our party office in the heart of Kolkata. They attacked our people, snatched their phones, smashed furniture, ransacked the premises and destroyed electronic equipment.”
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“They attacked our people, snatched their phones, smashed furniture, ransacked the premises and destroyed electronic equipment. And where was Kolkata Police? For nearly TWO HOURS, despite repeated calls and emails from our people and lawyers, there was no response”
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Sources
‘Phones snatched, furniture smashed’: Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers attacked Kolkata TMC office
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Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers vandalised Camac Street office at 4.30 am, says police failed to respond for 2 hours
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