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Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O’Brien booked for scuffle over removal of a party signboard
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Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O’Brien booked for scuffle over removal of a party signboard

Trinamool Congress leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O'Brien have been booked by Kolkata police for allegedly assaulting officers and obstructing them during an attempt to remove a party signboard from a building on Camac Street. Three FIRs were filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault on public servants and obstruction of duty. At least 13 individuals have been arrested in the case. The incident occurred when police and municipal officials arrived at the TMC office to remove the signboard, which was reportedly hanging dangerously. Banerjee and his associates attempted to prevent the removal, questioning the authority of the officials. During the operation, O'Brien fell on the stairs, and there were allegations of police misconduct, including the tearing of women's clothing and the assault of female officers. The TMC accused the authorities of failing to provide proper notice and of assaulting its members.

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Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O’Brien booked for scuffle over removal of a party signboard

Trinamool Congress leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O'Brien have been booked by Kolkata police for allegedly assaulting officers and obstructing them during an attempt to remove a party signboard from a building on Camac Street. Three FIRs were filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault on public servants and obstruction of duty. At least 13 individuals have been arrested in the case. The incident occurred when police and municipal officials arrived at the TMC office to remove the signboard, which was reportedly hanging dangerously. Banerjee and his associates attempted to prevent the removal, questioning the authority of the officials. During the operation, O'Brien fell on the stairs, and there were allegations of police misconduct, including the tearing of women's clothing and the assault of female officers. The TMC accused the authorities of failing to provide proper notice and of assaulting its members.

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