Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien Booked After Clash Over Hoarding Removal

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O'Brien have been named in three First Information Reports (FIRs) following a confrontation with police personnel. The incident occurred when authorities attempted to remove a party hoarding, leading to a physical scuffle at the site.

The FIRs allege that the leaders assaulted police officers and obstructed them from carrying out their official duties. One of the complaints also includes a charge of attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman police personnel, a serious accusation that has intensified the political tension surrounding the case.

Police have registered the cases under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, though no arrests have been reported so far. The development is likely to escalate the ongoing friction between the TMC and law enforcement agencies in the state, with opposition parties expected to seize on the incident.

Further details on the sequence of events and the exact location of the scuffle are awaited as the investigation proceeds.