Indian Politics
Kolkata Police File FIR Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally Violation
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THE BRIEF
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Kolkata Police registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for violating a Calcutta High Court order during a student wing rally on August 28, 2026.
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The court had mandated the event conclude by 3 p.m., but the rally continued past the deadline, leading to charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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The Trinamool Congress dismissed the FIR as politically motivated, while police alleged the event caused chaos and obstructed traffic on Cathedral Road.