TMC Claims Police Interference in Hospital Treatment of Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee attack: TMC alleges hospital pressured by police
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleges that police pressured Bellevue Hospital to minimize the injuries of MP Abhishek Banerjee, who was attacked in Sonarpur, West Bengal. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh claims serious injuries were downplayed, while the hospital stated only minor bruises were present. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of threatening hospitals to deny treatment.
- 01Kunal Ghosh, TMC leader, accused police of pressuring Bellevue Hospital to downplay Abhishek Banerjee's injuries.
- 02The hospital reported no serious injuries, stating Banerjee was conscious and only had bruises.
- 03Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP threatened hospitals to prevent Banerjee from receiving treatment.
- 04Ghosh claimed evidence would show if the attackers were BJP workers.
- 05Banerjee described the police's actions as inhumane and a violation of medical ethics.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the police of exerting pressure on Bellevue Hospital to downplay the injuries of party MP Abhishek Banerjee, who was reportedly attacked while visiting Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh stated that Banerjee sustained serious injuries, but the hospital's statement indicated only minor bruises were present, and he was fully conscious. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP was threatening hospitals to prevent Banerjee from receiving necessary medical treatment. She claimed that hospital administrators received threat calls from police, indicating a broader pattern of intimidation against TMC members. The TMC is prepared to provide evidence linking the attackers to the BJP, as tensions escalate between the parties amid ongoing political strife in the region.
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The allegations of police interference in medical treatment raise serious concerns about the integrity of healthcare in politically sensitive situations.
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