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Kolkata Police Register Case Against Mamata Over Rally Conduct

Published: 29 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Kolkata Police registered a suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee and organisers of a TMCP student wing rally over alleged violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court for an August 28 event on Cathedral Road. Police said the rally allegedly blocked both sides of the road instead of keeping one lane open and continued beyond the permitted time.

Key Takeaways

The case has escalated into a legal and political controversy, with police alleging breaches of court directives including traffic obstruction and barricade violations. Authorities say the role of all those involved will be examined during the investigation, while the allegations are yet to be established in court.

Sources

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