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Bengaluru cab driver kills wife, six members of her family

Bengaluru cab driver kills wife, six members of her family

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Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that a pre‑planned midnight attack was carried out on the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, accusing the BJP and police of targeting the party for supporting the INDIA bloc. She cited CCTV footage and claims of prior reconnaissance, and warned the police that the assault had been foreseen. Clashes between TMC workers celebrating Banerjee’s 39th birthday and BJP supporters erupted between 2 am and 3:30 am, injuring eight people, three seriously, after which a large police contingent sealed off the area. Mamata threatened to approach the Supreme Court over the incident.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The accused allegedly murdered his wife, two brothers-in-law, their wives, mother-in-law and a seven-year-old boy over two days before dumping their bodies at different locations

    — The Federal

  • center · 5 outlets

    Bengaluru, Nov 6 : In a shocking case of multiple murders, a cab driver has been arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wife's family, including his wife and a seven-year-old boy, following a domestic dispute in Bengaluru on Friday. The accused, identified as Indushekhar, was arrested…

    — The Assam Tribune

RSS excerpt

The murders are believed to have been carried out between October 16 and November 3, with the bodies dumped at multiple locations on Bengaluru’s outskirts, including one near the foothills of Nandi Hills in Chickballapur.

Coverage arrived over 31 hours — first from The Federal, latest from The Morung Express.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

Bengaluru cab driver kills wife, six members of her family

The murders are believed to have been carried out between October 16 and November 3, with the bodies dumped at multiple locations on Bengaluru’s outskirts, including one near the foothills of Nandi Hills in Chickballapur.

Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings

Mamata Banerjee Joins Protest Following Alleged 2 AM Attack At Abhishek Banerjee’s Residence

Clashes erupted between TMC workers, who were gathering to celebrate Abhishek Banerjee's 39th birthday, and BJP supporters between 2 am and 3:30 am. At least eight people were reportedly injured, three of them seriously. A large police contingent was deployed to seal off the area, and several…

Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Mamata alleges pre-planned attack on Abhishek Banerjee's residence, threatens to move Supreme Court

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the attack on TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence was pre-planned and accused the BJP and police of targeting the party for supporting the INDIA bloc. Mamata, who was on her way to visit…

O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

“Run the Bulldozer Over My Chest”: Mamata Banerjee Challenges BJP After Attack on Abhishek’s House

Political tensions escalated dramatically in West Bengal following a high-stakes midnight confrontation outside the Kalighat residence of senior leader Abhishek Banerjee. The incident prompted former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) stalwart Mamata Banerjee to launch a scathing attack…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Mamata Banerjee alleges attack on Kali Puja celebration after incident at Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP disrupted a Kali Puja celebration in Kolkata's Kalighat area. She claimed that a gang attacked TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's house during the early hours. Concerns were raised about the breakdown of law and order in West Bengal related to these incidents. CCTV…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Attack On Home By "BJP Goons"

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that his residence was attacked by individuals he identified as BJP workers. The incident unfolded amidst rising political tensions in the area. This alleged attack closely followed a severe clash between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and…

The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

Abhishek Banerjee alleges attack on residence by ‘BJP goons’; Bengal minister mocks claim

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that his residence was attacked by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers late Friday night. In a post on X, Banerjee alleged that the attack took place at 2 am under the watch of the Kolkata Police…

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