Abhishek Banerjee questioned 6 hours in Kolkata billboard scuffle case, vows SC fight
Synopsis
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee spent six hours under police questioning in Kolkata over the August 27 Camac Street billboard clash — and walked out promising a Supreme Court battle. With 14 arrests, three FIRs naming him and senior party leaders, the case is fast becoming a test of TMC's political durability under legal pressure.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for approximately six hours at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station , Kolkata, on 14 October .
The questioning relates to the 27 August scuffle at his Camac Street office between TMC workers, police, and KMC officials over a billboard removal.
Three FIRs have been registered; Banerjee, Derek O'Brien , Humayun Kabir , and Baishwanar Chatterjee are named in two of them.
Police have so far arrested 14 people in connection with the incident.
Banerjee vowed to take the legal fight to the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court .
He also condemned a reported knife attack on former CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, questioning her Z Plus security cover.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee underwent nearly six hours of questioning at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station in Kolkata on Wednesday, 14 October, in connection with the 27 August scuffle at his Camac Street office involving party workers, police personnel, and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials. Emerging from the station Wednesday evening, Banerjee declared he would pursue the legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court if required.
What Abhishek Banerjee Said
'What happened on 27 August was on Facebook Live. Mere allegations do not mean anything. I will file a complaint, and an investigation will be conducted based on that complaint. An investigation is going on and the police summoned me for interrogation. I have answered all the questions they have asked. The rest of the legal battle will be on. I will go to the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court in the matter,' said Banerjee, who is the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The August 27 Camac Street Flashpoint
Tension erupted on 27 August when KMC officials, accompanied by police personnel, arrived at Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office to remove a billboard. According to police, they allegedly encountered resistance from Trinamool Congress workers led by the MP and other party leaders, resulting in scuffles at the site.
Three first information reports (FIRs) were subsequently registered at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station, with police accusing Trinamool Congress workers of assaulting personnel on duty and attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman police officer. Abhishek Banerjee, Rajya Sabha member and senior TMC leader Derek O'Brien, and party leaders Humayun Kabir and Baishwanar Chatterjee have been named in two of the three FIRs. Police have arrested 14 people so far in connection with the clashes.
Banerjee Also Condemns Attack on Mamata Banerjee
Speaking after his questioning, Abhishek Banerjee strongly condemned an alleged knife attack on former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday evening by a woman who claimed to be her niece. 'The incident was very unfortunate. After all she is the former Chief Minister of the state and more importantly a woman. The manner in which she tried to attack the former Chief Minister with a knife was most unfortunate considering that Mamata Banerjee is supposed to be entitled for Z Plus security. If the former Chief Minister had to confront such an attack, the safety of the common people in the state is well imaginable,' Abhishek Banerjee said.
He added that he was present at his Kalighat office when the attack on Mamata Banerjee occurred.
What Happens Next
Abhishek Banerjee has indicated he will file a counter-complaint, and the legal proceedings are expected to escalate through the higher courts. The case places a spotlight on the political tensions between Trinamool Congress and civic authorities in Kolkata ahead of state elections, and could test the party's legal strategy under mounting opposition scrutiny. With 14 arrests already made and multiple FIRs active, the matter is likely to see prolonged litigation.
Point of View
Projecting defiance to a party base watching closely. The broader context — a billboard dispute escalating to multiple FIRs, 14 arrests, and named senior leaders — suggests the Camac Street incident has become a proxy contest over authority in Kolkata's civic space. How the courts respond will shape the boundaries of political impunity in the state.
NationPress
14 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Abhishek Banerjee questioned by police in Kolkata?
Abhishek Banerjee was questioned at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station on 14 October in connection with the 27 August scuffle at his Camac Street office, where Trinamool Congress workers allegedly resisted KMC officials and police who had come to remove a billboard. Three FIRs were registered following the incident, naming him alongside other senior TMC leaders.
What are the charges in the Camac Street billboard case?
Police have accused Trinamool Congress workers of assaulting personnel on duty and attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman police officer during the 27 August clash. The charges are recorded in three FIRs at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station.
Who else has been named in the FIRs related to the Camac Street scuffle?
Besides Abhishek Banerjee, Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien and party leaders Humayun Kabir and Baishwanar Chatterjee have been named in two of the three FIRs. Police have arrested 14 people so far in connection with the incident.
What legal action does Abhishek Banerjee plan to take?
Banerjee said he will file a counter-complaint and pursue the legal battle through the Calcutta High Court and, if necessary, the Supreme Court. He stated he had answered all questions posed by the police during the six-hour interrogation.
What did Abhishek Banerjee say about the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee?
Abhishek Banerjee strongly condemned the alleged knife attack on former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday evening, calling it 'most unfortunate'. He questioned how an attack could occur despite her Z Plus security cover and said the incident raised serious concerns about public safety in the state.
