Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Attack on Kolkata TMC Office
Abhishek Banerjee said people attacked a Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata before dawn.
He blamed workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party and said they had weapons.
He said people inside were hurt and that phones, furniture and electronic equipment were damaged or taken.
Banerjee also said the police did not respond for almost two hours after being contacted.
Kolkata Police said they detained six people and collected CCTV footage.
Police also said they were speaking with people who were inside the office.
The BJP denied taking part and said the incident was staged by the TMC.
The CCTV footage was described as purported, and its authenticity was not independently verified in one report.
The dispute happened while the office was already involved in a conflict over an allegedly unauthorised signboard.
Abhishek Banerjee alleged armed BJP workers attacked the TMC’s Camac Street office around 4:30 a.m., assaulting people and vandalising the premises.
He said phones were snatched, furniture was smashed, and electronic equipment—including a television, printer and air purifier—was damaged or removed.
Banerjee alleged Kolkata Police failed to respond for nearly two hours despite repeated calls and emails from TMC workers and lawyers.
Kolkata Police said six people were detained, CCTV footage was secured, a case was being initiated and statements were being recorded.
The BJP denied involvement and alleged the TMC staged the incident, amid a separate dispute over an allegedly unauthorised signboard at the office.
- Who
- TMC general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged BJP workers were responsible; the BJP, through MLA Sajal Ghosh, denied involvement.
- What
- An alleged attack and vandalism at the TMC office, involving reported assaults, phone snatching and damage or removal of property.
- When
- Around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday; one report’s post was dated September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The TMC office on Camac Street in central Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- Banerjee called it political intimidation and demanded arrests and accountability, while the BJP alleged the TMC staged it for political attention.
TMC Allegations and Police Investigation
BJP Denial and Counterclaim
Responsibility for the incident
TMC Allegations and Police Investigation
Abhishek Banerjee alleged that armed BJP workers carried out a planned attack, assaulted people and damaged or removed property. Police detained six people and began investigating.
BJP Denial and Counterclaim
BJP MLA Sajal Ghosh said no BJP worker was involved and alleged that the TMC staged the vandalism to remain in the political spotlight.
Police response
TMC Allegations and Police Investigation
Banerjee alleged that Kolkata Police failed to respond for nearly two hours despite repeated calls and emails from TMC workers and lawyers.
BJP Denial and Counterclaim
Kolkata Police said officers reached the location immediately after being informed, detained six people, secured CCTV footage and began recording statements.
Political significance
TMC Allegations and Police Investigation
Banerjee described the alleged attack as political thuggery and intimidation, demanded accountability and called for action by constitutional authorities and the Calcutta High Court.
BJP Denial and Counterclaim
The BJP said the allegations were a publicity effort by the TMC and questioned why TMC workers were present at the office during the early hours.
- Reported time
- Around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday
- Location
- TMC office, Camac Street, central Kolkata
- Reported damage
- Furniture, electronic equipment, a television, printer and air purifier were reportedly damaged or removed
- 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 alleged armed BJP workers assaulted people, vandalised the office and snatched phones
- Related dispute
- The premises were involved in a controversy over removal of an allegedly unauthorised TMC signboard
Sources
‘Phones snatched, furniture smashed’: Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers attacked Kolkata TMC office
‘BJP hooligans, armed with weapons’: Abhishek Banerjee alleges attack on TMC Kolkata office, shares video
Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers vandalised Camac Street office at 4.30 am, says police failed to respond for 2 hours
