West Bengal police search Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence
Police raid on a political leader's home raises concerns about abuse of power.
Abhishek Banerjee, general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, was targeted by police who entered his residence in Kolkata on Saturday morning. Police were searching for Sumit Roy, a personal assistant to Banerjee, who is facing charges of financial embezzlement. The raid sparked accusations of harassment from Banerjee and prompted her arrival at the scene. Banerjee has been summoned by multiple agencies, including the CID in connection with the West Bengal Assembly signature scandal, and faces further investigation for alleged provocative speech during the election campaign.
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