Archive · 19 Jul 2026
TMC MP accuses police of theft during office demolition
Abhishek Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress MP, says the West Bengal Police and BJP goons stole items from his office during a demolition.
He claims the demolition was illegal and politically motivated.
The state government says the demolition was legal and followed proper procedures.
Banerjee plans to take the matter to the Calcutta High Court.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office in Amtala was demolished for alleged building violations.
Banerjee accuses the West Bengal Police and BJP goons of stealing items during the demolition.
The state government claims the demolition was legal and followed proper procedures.
Banerjee plans to move the Calcutta High Court over the matter.
Banerjee alleges the demolition was politically motivated and illegal, citing Supreme Court and High Court rulings.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and the West Bengal Police
- What
- Demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office and allegations of theft and lawbreaking by the police
- When
- The demolition occurred on Saturday
- Where
- Amtala, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- Alleged violation of building rules and political motivations
TMC's Perspective
State Government's Perspective
Legality of Demolition
TMC's Perspective
Abhishek Banerjee claims the demolition was illegal and politically motivated, citing Supreme Court and High Court rulings against bulldozer demolitions.
State Government's Perspective
The state government asserts that the action was taken for violations of construction norms and followed required procedures.
Nature of the Demolition
TMC's Perspective
Banerjee alleges that the demolition was a 'theft in uniform' carried out with contempt for the rule of law, involving the police and BJP goons.
State Government's Perspective
The state government denies any political consideration and maintains that the demolition was conducted lawfully.
- Location of Demolition
- Amtala, South 24 Parganas district
- Reason for Demolition
- Alleged violation of building rules and lack of approved building plan
- Date of Demolition
- Saturday
- Legal Action
- TMC plans to move the Calcutta High Court over the matter
- Abhishek Banerjee's Role
- Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of former chief minister Mamata Banerjee