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Kolkata Police Summons Abhishek Banerjee Over Illegal Billboard Row
The Trinamool Congress leader has been directed to appear at a city police station following a notice served at his residence regarding unlawfully erected billboards. Banerjee is required to respond to the summons on September 1.
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Kolkata Police have issued a summons to Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress leader and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in connection with an illegal billboards matter. A notice was delivered at his residence on Kalighat Road, directing him to present himself at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station on September 1 at noon.
The summons relates to an ongoing investigation into unlawfully erected billboards in the city. The exact nature of the allegations and circumstances surrounding the case remain unclear as authorities have not issued detailed statements about the matter.
This development comes amid heightened political activity in West Bengal, where civic and administrative matters frequently intersect with political discourse. The Trinamool Congress, which governs the state, has faced scrutiny from law enforcement on various matters in recent months.
Banerjee's response to the police notice and any subsequent developments in the investigation are likely to draw significant public and political attention. The case is expected to unfold further following his appearance before the police on the scheduled date.