Abhishek attacked in Sonarpur visit
Kolkata, May 31 -- TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday sustained minor injuries after he was attacked with stones and eggs in West Bengal's Sonarpur, where he had gone to meet the families of post-poll violence victims.
Several people were seen roughing up the leader amid intense sloganeering against Banerjee and his aunt, former CM Mamata Banerjee.
Some reportedly tried to attack Banerjee by raining blows and kicks on him, prompting intervention by security personnel. He had to resort to wearing a cricket helmet to escape the mob. A large contingent of district police, accompanied by armed central forces, later escorted the TMC leader out, police officers said.
He had gone to Sonarpur to meet the family of TMC worker Sanju ...
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