4 held for attack on TMC MP Abhishek's convoy

May 27, 2023 20:39

Abhishek Banerjee'

Four people were arrested on Saturday in connection with the attack on senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, in which state minister Birbaha Hansda's vehicle was vandalised, the police said.

The accused were identified as Ajit Mahato, Anit Mahato, Manmohit Mahato and Anup Mahato, they said.

While Anup is a resident of Manikpara in Jhargram district, the other three are residents of Garh Salboni where the incident happened on Friday evening, they added.

Hansda's vehicle was vandalised as stones were allegedly hurled at Banerjee's convoy when they were travelling to Gajimul near Lodhasuli after leading a roadshow in Jhargram town, the police said.

Glass particles from the shattered windscreen of the car hit Hansda, and also injured her driver.

Some cars and motorcycles that were following them were also vandalised in the stone-pelting.

The accused were arrested after hours of questioning.

When produced at a court, they were sent to three days in police custody.

The police said the accused dressed as members of Kurmi outfits, tying yellow bands on their foreheads.

Members of the Kurmi community are protesting in the region for weeks, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. -- PTI

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