West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Monday, November 9, 2026, that all individuals identified in video footage assaulting or threatening police personnel during a late-night clash outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence have been booked under the law. He confirmed that chargesheets will be submitted to ensure trials proceed while the accused remain in custody.
Four FIRs have been registered at the Kalighat police station, which include two suo motu cases regarding attacks on police officers. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been named in one of the FIRs. On Sunday, November 8, officials arrested two individuals for allegedly slapping an on-duty police officer during the clash.
"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," Chief Minister Adhikari said.
CM Adhikari, who also holds the home portfolio, stated that those arrested do not live on Harish Chatterjee Street, where former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee resides. He pointed out that some of the caught goons were from Iqbalpore and questioned what they were doing at the location at 2 a.m.
The Chief Minister added that law enforcement authorities have strict instructions to arrest every individual captured in the video footage, noting that political figures and their leaders seen in the clips will face action following the investigation.
The violence initially broke out outside Mr. Banerjee's home after Trinamool Congress workers gathered to celebrate his birthday, leading to a confrontation between TMC supporters and BJP supporters. Police have since enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
