Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Today removes an unauthorized structure outside the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee in the Kalighat area of Kolkata . The civic action cleared a portion of the footpath that had remained obstructed by security-related installation an iron gate and a police kiosk.
The structure was reportedly installed during the period when Abishek Banerjee enjoyed Z-plus security cover . It was originally intended to accommodate
security arrangements were withdrawn the structure continued to occupy public space and restricted pedestrian movement .
According to report , Kolkata police had requested the municipal corporation to remove the encroachment on Wednesday following complaints from the local residents. The matter gained attention amid growing political tension in the area following clashes between TMC and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporting during the celebrations making Banerjee's birthday .
The action followed the initial dismantling efforts reportedly started by workers associated with Abishek Banerjee's residence a day earlier . The TMC maintained that the structure was originally created as part of an official security arrangement and was not intended to permanently occupy public land .
🚨 BULDOZER ACTION IN KOLKATA! Makeshift structures and a police kiosk outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s residence DEMOLISHED by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. https://t.co/BHaWRfubd0
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TMC representatives explained that the temporary installation has been constructed to accommodate police personnel assigned to Banerjee's protection when he provided Z-plus security . Following the withdrawal of the additional security cover the structure was no longer required prompting efforts to dismantle it .
The last operation has once again brought attention to the issue of public land usage and the need to ensure that security arrangement do not permanently restrict access to common spaces .
For local residents the immediate outcome is the restoration of pedestraina access . However the incident has also raised wider question about accountability , public property and the enforcement of municipal rules , irrespective of political affiliations.
As Kolkata continues its anti encroachment activities the removal outside Abhishek Banerjee's residence is another example of civic authorities acting against structures that obstruct public pathways .
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