South 24 Parganas, July 18 -- An anti-encroachment drive is being carried out at Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's office in Amtala amidst security arrangements, officials said.

A large contingent of personnel from the Diamond Harbour Police District was deployed in the area, and a security cordon was established around the premises.

According to administrative sources, the office has remained closed since the election results were announced. The sources said that despite a notice issued by the South 24 Parganas district administration regarding alleged illegal construction, no representative appeared before the district council within the stipulated time.

Following this, the authorities initiated steps to begin the eviction pr...