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Kolkata Police Name Trinamool MP Banerjee in Birthday Clash FIR
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has been named in a fresh police complaint following clashes that erupted during a birthday night celebration in Kolkata. The development marks another legal challenge for the politician, who is already under investigation by multiple central agencies.
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Kolkata Police have registered a First Information Report naming Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with violent clashes that occurred during a birthday night event in the city. The incident, which resulted in complaints from multiple parties, has prompted police to launch a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
The FIR adds to mounting legal pressure on Banerjee, who is currently facing scrutiny from both the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation on separate matters. The MP has previously denied allegations leveled against him in those investigations, maintaining his innocence.
Details regarding the nature of the birthday night clashes and the specific allegations contained in the FIR remained unclear at the time of reporting. Kolkata Police officials indicated that the investigation was ongoing and further details would emerge as the probe progressed.
The incident underscores the turbulent legal landscape confronting several high-profile political figures in West Bengal, where disputes between competing interests have occasionally resulted in street-level confrontations. The outcome of the police investigation could have implications for Banerjee's political standing in the state.