BJP leader Keya Ghosh accused Banerjee and his supporters of creating disorder on a public street and assaulting police personnel during the confrontation early on Saturday. She demanded action against the Trinamool national general secretary, whose name appears in a complaint filed by a BJP worker.
The confrontation has intensified political tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition Trinamool Congress, with both parties accusing each other of provoking violence near Banerjee’s residence.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday that police were identifying suspects through video recordings and would prosecute those responsible for attacking or threatening officers. He maintained that political affiliation would not protect anyone implicated in the violence.
Adhikari said cases had been registered against individuals identified in footage showing assaults, intimidation and obstruction of police personnel. He instructed investigators to pursue chargesheets against those responsible and ensure that the prosecution proceeded according to law.
The four FIRs registered at Kalighat police station include two initiated independently by police officers. One concerns allegations that personnel were assaulted while attempting to restore order during the confrontation.
Another complaint, lodged by a BJP worker, names Banerjee alongside approximately 30 to 40 others. Banerjee has separately filed a complaint accusing unidentified BJP supporters of attacking his residence and office.
Police have not established Banerjee’s personal involvement in any assault. His inclusion in an FIR does not constitute a finding of guilt, and investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the competing allegations.
Three Trinamool supporters arrested in connection with the disturbances were remanded to eight days of police custody. Two suspects, identified as Mohammad Tauqir Alam and Mohammad Ershad, also known as Tipu, were arrested following the complaint lodged by a BJP worker.
Another Trinamool worker, Sreedip Das, was arrested in connection with allegations involving an assault on police personnel. Investigators are examining recordings from surveillance cameras and other available footage to identify additional participants.
The disturbances began after Trinamool supporters gathered outside Banerjee’s residence shortly after midnight to celebrate his 39th birthday. The gathering included supporters carrying cakes and fireworks.
Police accounts indicate that tensions escalated between approximately 2 am and 3.30 am after BJP supporters arrived near the premises. Rival groups exchanged accusations, and the confrontation developed into physical clashes.
Several political workers and police personnel sustained injuries during the disturbances. The precise sequence of events remains disputed, with investigators examining whether the violence began with attacks on the birthday gathering or confrontations involving those assembled outside the residence.
Banerjee alleged that BJP supporters deliberately targeted his house and office after conducting surveillance of the premises for two days. He accused the attackers of using sticks fitted with nails against Trinamool workers.
The Diamond Harbour MP maintained that the attack was politically motivated and questioned why police had failed to prevent the confrontation despite security arrangements around his residence.
He subsequently staged a demonstration outside his house, demanding action against those allegedly responsible for the violence.
Former chief minister Mamata Banerjee joined the protest and accused BJP supporters of organised intimidation. She criticised the handling of the incident by Kolkata Police and questioned whether officers had acted impartially.
Mamata also challenged the conduct of Kalighat police station officer Balai Bag and demanded the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand, alleging failures in maintaining security around the premises.
The BJP rejected allegations that its workers had orchestrated an attack and instead blamed Trinamool supporters for turning the birthday gathering into a confrontation.
The dispute has placed the police response under scrutiny because complaints have been registered against individuals associated with both political organisations.
Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the affected area for two months, restricting gatherings that could threaten public order.
Police are examining footage from streets surrounding the residence to establish the identities and movements of participants during the confrontation.
Investigators are also considering whether additional individuals should be summoned for questioning after reviewing the recordings and statements collected from witnesses.
The clashes occurred near Banerjee’s residence at 121 Kalighat Road, where the midnight gathering had attracted supporters from outside the immediate neighbourhood.
