Kolkata: Senior Trinamool functionary and former mayor-in-council member Baiswanor Chattopadhyay appeared before Shakespeare Sarani police on Tuesday for a fresh round of questioning in connection with an alleged clash during the removal of an unauthorised party hoarding.This was Chattopadhyay’s second appearance after he was first summoned on Sept 3. His interrogation came hours before a scheduled questioning session for Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the same case.The incident occurred in Aug outside Banerjee’s Camac Street office, when civic staff, accompanied by police, attempted to remove an unauthorised hoarding featuring party symbols. Party workers allegedly confronted the personnel, triggering a clash.Three FIRs registered at Shakespeare Sarani police station name Chattopadhyay, Banerjee, MP Derek O’Brien and former MLA Humayun Kabir.“His statements will be matched with statements from Banerjee,” an officer said.Three separate FIRs name Chattopadhyay alongside party functionaries including Abhishek Banerjee, MP Derek O’Brien, and former MLA Humayun Kabir.
