Violent Clashes Erupt Between TMC and BJP Supporters in Kolkata

A violent clash broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP supporters in West Bengal's capital Kolkata's Kalighat area late on Friday night. The incident took place outside the residence of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his birthday celebrations. After several rounds of clashes late at night, the police have registered four separate FIRs in the matter. According to police sources, two of these cases have been registered by the police themselves, while one complaint has been given by Abhishek Banerjee and the other by BJP supporters. Abhishek Banerjee's name is also being mentioned in one of the two suo motu cases registered by the police. Police have arrested two people for assaulting policemen during the clash. CCTV footage of the area is being scanned to identify others involved in the incident. The first case is case number 227/26. It has been registered on the written complaint of Sub-Inspector Souvik Das against 30 to 40 unknown people. No arrests have been made so far.