Abhishek Banerjee questioned in street clash case, TMC supporters greet him with slogans

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee faced questioning by Kolkata police on Tuesday, following a summons related to the Camac Street hoarding clash case. The incident occurred on Thursday when KMC officers and workers, along with Shakespeare Sarani police, attempted to dismantle a hoarding at the Camac Street office, claiming it was illegal.

Municipal staff were initially prevented from entering the area, leading to a confrontation between Trinamool Congress supporters and police. Banerjee and fellow TMC MP Derek O'Brien were seen attempting to enter the premises, prompting allegations of harassment against a KMC officer and physical altercations involving Trinamool workers.

Police have registered three cases in connection with the unrest, with Banerjee facing two of them. The summons were served at his residence on Saturday evening, and his personal assistant Sumit Roy is also scheduled for questioning on Wednesday. Derek O'Brien received a summons on Monday. Police have prepared a questionnaire for Banerjee.

The police are set to present 14 people arrested in the case in court on Wednesday. The matter reached the Calcutta High Court after Banerjee's legal team challenged it before Acting Chief Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, who dismissed the plea, stating it was irrelevant as the hoarding had already been removed. Banerjee, speaking to reporters after his interrogation, criticized the government and accused it of orchestrating false cases and custodial torture.

He challenged the government to respond to allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister and emphasized that the people would decide the outcome.