Kolkata, June 1 -- Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will apprise Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of the alleged attack on him on Saturday. The TMC leader will also move the court in this matter, party sources said on Monday.

Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked with bricks, stones, and eggs while visiting families affected by post-poll violence in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas. He sustained injuries to his eye and claimed the assault was "BJP-sponsored" with an apparent attempt on his life. Banerjee also alleged that the police failed to provide adequate protection.

The five individuals were arrested in connection with the attack and were produced before the Baruipur court today. The accused individuals have been identified as Akash...