Police have arrested five people in connection with the assault on Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, South 24-Parganas.
Among those taken into custody are Tapan Maity and Akash, who were allegedly seen in videos linked to the incident. The arrests were made as part of the ongoing investigation into the attack, per a report by News18.
Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly assaulted by a mob while visiting Sonarpur to meet people affected by post-election violence in the area.
Black flags shown near Kamalgazi
Banerjee had travelled to Sonarpur to visit the home of a party worker who was allegedly attacked.
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On his way to the location, a group of protesters staged a demonstration near Kamalgazi and showed black flags. Despite the protest, the Trinamool Congress leader continued towards his destination by car. The situation escalated when Banerjee reached the locality where the party worker lived. Protesters allegedly blocked his vehicle, preventing it from moving forward.
With the road blocked, Banerjee got out of the car and attempted to continue his journey on a motorcycle.
TMC chief and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP for the attack. The BJP, however, denied the allegations.
Speaking about the incident, Mamata Banerjee accused authorities of attempting to block medical treatment for Abhishek Banerjee.
“Those who are in power are threatening all the hospitals and the maximum authorities not to admit Abhishek Banerjee because they don’t want him to be treated," she said.
#WATCH | Sonarpur, West Bengal: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was beaten up by locals during his visit to Sonarpur to meet the post-poll victims' families pic.twitter.com/zkXxLJydqe
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2026
‘They want to kill me’: Abhishek’s strong remarks
Reacting to the alleged attack, Abhishek claimed that those involved wanted to physically harm him.
“They want to kill me. Let them do it. Let my dead body be recovered from here. But I will not leave this place. I will not abandon Sanju’s elderly parents in this condition until security forces arrive.”
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He also said he would remain at the location until action was taken against those responsible. “Even if it is midnight, I will stay here.”
Abhishek alleged that no police personnel were present when he was being harassed. He asked party workers to contact the local police station and seek additional deployment of security forces.
Soon after, personnel from the central security forces were seen entering the area. Police from Sonarpur Police Station and a large contingent from Baruipur Police District also reached the spot.
The house where Abhishek was staying was later surrounded by security personnel. After some time, central security forces and Sonarpur Police escorted him out of the area.
