Cases booked on all seen attackers in Kalighat clash, West Bengal CM says

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee’s poster being erected after an alleged attack by goons at his residence in Kolkata on November 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (November 9, 2026) said all those seen assaulting or threatening police personnel during the late-night clash outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence have been booked under appropriate sections of law and that chargesheets would be filed to ensure their trials while they remain in custody.

"Those who tried to slap police, raised their fists and hurled threats have been booked under various sections. Police personnel were injured and were obstructed in discharging their official duty. Cases have been registered against all whose names surfaced after going through videos. We will ensure chargesheets are filed, and custodial trials are held. There is no question of letting anyone off," he said.

Four FIRs have been registered at Kalighat police station, including two suo motu cases over attacks on police personnel.

Mr. Banerjee has been named in one of the FIRs. Two people were arrested on Sunday (November 8) for allegedly slapping an on-duty police officer during the confrontation, officials said.

CM Adhikari, who also holds the home portfolio, said those arrested were not residents of Harish Chatterjee Street, the locality where former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lives.

"Some of the goons who have been caught are from Iqbalpore. What were these particular people doing there at 2 a.m. in the night? That is why they have been arrested," he said.

The Chief Minister said police have been given strict instructions to arrest everyone seen in the video footage.

He said political persons seen in the footage, and their leaders, would also face action after investigation.

Clashes broke out outside Mr. Banerjee’s residence after TMC supporters gathered there to celebrate his birthday, with Trinamool Congress workers and BJP supporters engaging in a confrontation.

Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the area for two months.

Mr. Banerjee has termed the incident the seventh attempt on his life in six months and accused BJP supporters of the attack.

Mamata Banerjee has alleged "hooliganism" and questioned the role of the local police in handling the situation. The BJP has denied the allegations.

The BJP came to power in the State in May, ending TMC's 15-year rule.

Published - November 09, 2026 03:31 pm IST