Watch: ‘Illegal’ tin shed removed at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence

NewsIndia NewsWatch: ‘Illegal’ tin shed removed at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence Watch: ‘Illegal’ tin shed removed at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence Edited by Pranjal Pandey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 12, 2026, 09:22 IST Footage shows workers dismantling the structure outside Banerjee's Kalighat residence.

NEW DELHI: A temporary tin shed outside TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence in south Kolkata was removed by the municipal corporation on Wednesday.The incident occoured hours after the Diamond Harbour MP accused Kolkata Police personnel of conducting surveillance around his house and claimed another attack on him was being planned.Footage of the incident shows workers dismantling the structure outside Abhishek's Kalighat residence following police directions.

The shed was allegedly erected by encroaching on the footpath. The removal came amid a fresh controversy after Abhishek posted a video on X alleging that police personnel were using official vehicles to conduct reconnaissance near his house and illegally keep him under surveillance.In his post, the Diamond Harbour MP claimed a similar exercise had taken place last week, a day before a group of people allegedly attacked his residence on November 7 during celebrations marking his birthday."Once again, Kolkata Police officials are using vehicles to conduct surveillance around my residence and snoop on me," he said, alleging that police had failed to arrest anyone involved in the incident even after four days.Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development "I have serious reasons to believe another attack is being planned," he said, questioning whether the objective was to intimidate him and silence his voice.Alleging misuse of police machinery, Abhishek questioned why the BJP government was afraid of his voice and accused the administration of failing to act despite repeated complaints.Tensions had erupted outside his Kalighat residence on November 7 during celebrations marking his birthday.

The TMC MP had alleged a conspiracy to assassinate him and accused the BJP of orchestrating the unrest.Former chief minister Mamata Banerjee had also criticised the BJP over the incident. Get the latest India News and Live updates.

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