Abhishek Banerjee Security: There was a stir in the politics of West Bengal when TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was suddenly attacked by protesters in Sonarpur area. The TMC leader, who had come to meet the victims of post-poll violence, was not only thrown raw eggs but was also pushed. The security personnel showed promptness, made him wear a helmet and took him out safely. After this unexpected incident, everyone is curious to know what security cover Abhishek Banerjee currently has and who actually bears the expenses of this huge VIP security.

Abhishek’s Z+ security cut

The West Bengal government has made a major cut in his security after a high level meeting a few days ago. After a security review by the state government, the security of Z+ category, considered the highest, was withdrawn from TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Instead, they have now been provided with a very simple VIP category security arrangement, which is given at the lowest level of threat.

Know what are VIP security categories

In India, after assessing the threat to the life of any important person or VIP, mainly 5 different categories of security are given. These include X, Y, Y+, Z and finally the biggest Z+ security category. The most basic and common level of security in this entire system is called ‘X category’. Abhishek Banerjee has been removed from Z+ and now security is being provided under this general security cover, which is very limited.

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General X Category Security

Now let’s talk about what VIPs get under this general category. In total only 2 security personnel are deployed in this security circle. This small staff mainly includes a Personal Security Officer (PSO) who remains with the leader at all times. The entire responsibility of handling such basic security at the ground level and providing security to VIPs rests with the local police or security forces of the concerned state.

How many soldiers are there in other security categories?

If we talk about other categories, then Y category consists of 8 to 11 soldiers, in which 1 or 2 are commandos and the rest are policemen. Above this comes the Y+ category which has a staff of 11 to 15 soldiers and PSOs always accompany them. After this comes the heavy Z category in which 22 security personnel including commandos remain ready. Lastly comes Z+ security, which is available to only a few people in the country and more than 55 soldiers are deployed in it.

Who bears the expenses of VIP security?

There is always curiosity among the public about the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees on the security of an ordinary or high-profile VIP like Abhishek Banerjee. According to the rules, when intelligence agencies (IB and RAW) report a threat to the life of a leader or VIP, the central or state government itself bears the entire cost of that security. This money comes directly from the pockets of common taxpayers of the country, because the government is accountable for the safety of the citizens of the country.

Separate security rules on individual request

However, apart from the security provided at government expense, it also involves some special rules and exceptions. If any big industrialist, Bollywood celebrity or influential person demands protection from the government on his own free will, then the government investigates the intelligence report. If no real threat is found, the government provides them with a security guard, but the entire heavy bill has to be paid directly by the person personally.

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A major controversy broke out in the politics of West Bengal on Saturday (30 May 2026), when protests took place in Sonarpur during the visit of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee. During this, he was accused of throwing eggs, shoes, stones and mud. Abhishek claimed that he was also pushed and assaulted. After the incident, Mamata Banerjee reached Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata late at night and alleged that due to pressure from the police and the ruling BJP, doctors were avoiding admitting Abhishek Banerjee to the hospital.

Abhishek Banerjee had on Saturday set out to meet the families of TMC workers who allegedly died in the post-poll violence. First he reached Beleghata area of ​​Kolkata, where he met the family of a deceased worker. Meanwhile, a CID team reached his residence. This team had come to serve notice in connection with the investigation of the alleged MLA signature scam. Abhishek was not present at home. Later, CID issued a notice to him and asked him to appear at the headquarters of the investigating agency on Monday.

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Abhishek Banerjee protested in Sonarpur

Abhishek Banerjee reached Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district. Preparations for protest were already visible there. At many places people showed black flags and raised slogans of going back. Some women’s groups also joined the protest and held eggs in their hands. When Abhishek’s convoy passed through the area, the protesters threw eggs. The road leading to the worker’s house where Abhishek was going was narrow. So he left his car on the main road and proceeded on his motorcycle. Later they started walking.

Abhishek took help of cricket helmet

Abhishek alleges that during this time some people surrounded him and beat him up. He said that eggs, stones and pieces of bricks were thrown at him. To protect himself, he wore a cricket helmet, but the protest continued. According to him, he was also slapped and punched. On the other hand, the protesters said that the TMC worker whose death is being claimed was not a victim of election violence. He alleged that the party is making false claims.

Abhishek Banerjee reached the worker’s house

After the incident, Abhishek Banerjee reached the house of the concerned worker. There he said that a conspiracy was hatched to kill him. He said that even if he is attacked again, he will not leave without ensuring the safety of the family of the deceased worker. Abhishek also raised questions on BJP leaders and administration. He said that he had already informed the police about his visit, but adequate security arrangements were not made at the spot. He alleged that despite calling and sending messages to the police, no response was received.

The attackers came from outside – Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee also said that those who attacked him were not local people, but people called from outside. According to him, some people were pre-arranged at a place and were prepared for the attack. Abhishek told that he has undergone seven eye surgeries and has already met with a serious road accident. Showing his broken glasses to the media, he said that stones and bricks were thrown at him.

Mamta Banerjee targeted BJP

After the incident, he was first taken to Apollo Hospital and then to Belle Vue Clinic for treatment. It was told from both the hospitals that he did not have any serious injury and there was no need for admission. After this, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached the hospital and targeted the BJP. He alleged that pressure is being put on the hospital administration. Mamta said that if political permission has to be taken for admitting a patient then it is a very worrying situation.

New controversy in West Bengal politics

After this entire incident, a new controversy has started in the politics of West Bengal. In recent times, incidents of public protest against many TMC leaders have come to light. Last week, eggs were also thrown at MP Saugata Roy in his constituency. At many places, protesters have raised slogans of ‘chor-thief’ against the leaders. Now the allegations and counter-allegations between TMC and BJP regarding this matter have intensified, while Abhishek Banerjee has said that he will knock on the doors of both the High Court and the Supreme Court regarding this incident.

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