Mamata Banerjee KOLKATA: Once heavily guarded Kalighat neighbourhood has begun resembling a throughfare and even a theatre for political violence in some pockets as authorities dismantle security paraphernalia like police kiosks from the area where outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee reside, a drawdown described by some residents as unsettling and others as a relief. On Wednesday, police began withdrawing peripheral security arrangements from key addresses linked to the Trinamool brass. Beginning around 6.30 am, barricades, police kiosks, scanner machines and surveillance installations were dismantled across locations, including at three premises of Abhishek Banerjee at 188B, Harish Mukherjee Road, 121, Kalighat Road and 9, Camac Street. At his Harish Mukherjee Road home, ‘Shantiniketan’, police were seen removing layers of security infrastructure that had, over the past decade, turned the premises into one of the most tightly guarded political addresses in the state. The move followed a similar rollback outside Mamata Banerjee’s residence a day earlier, shortly after the electoral outcome. Officials said both leaders continue to enjoy Z-plus security, and that the current exercise pertains only to peripheral deployment and publicly installed infrastructure. As for the other residents of the area, some felt it was “unsettling” while others expressed relief at the dismantling of long-standing restrictions.About the AuthorTamaghna BanerjeeTamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. He has a total of 14 years in journalism.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab BlastsIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsTeesta Issue Explained: Can Bengal Result Unlock Deal As China Factor Raises Stakes123PhotostoriesHow to make Oats, Besan, and Chaach Chilla for a light summer breakfastAre you storing fruits all wrong? Why your fridge may be ruining their taste, nutrition, and shelf life10 subtle body language cues that reveal your true feelingsKL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family rootsVisa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this yearComfort foods that are the quiet healers of your body (health benefits inside)From human-sized birds to pebble ‘proposals’: 6 facts that will change how you see penguinsEating the same food every day? Nutritionist explains what it secretly does to your gut bacteria over time10 funny marriage quotes by famous people that every couple will relate to7 small lifestyle upgrades under ₹1000 that make life easier123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingNFL Trade RumorsIPL 2026 Orange CapCBSE Class 10 admit card 2026IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026TVK Chief Vijay
KOLKATA: Once heavily guarded Kalighat neighbourhood has begun resembling a throughfare and even a theatre for political violence in some pockets as authorities dismantle security paraphernalia like police kiosks from the area where outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee reside, a drawdown described by some residents as unsettling and others as a relief. On Wednesday, police began withdrawing peripheral security arrangements from key addresses linked to the Trinamool brass. Beginning around 6.30 am, barricades, police kiosks, scanner machines and surveillance installations were dismantled across locations, including at three premises of Abhishek Banerjee at 188B, Harish Mukherjee Road, 121, Kalighat Road and 9, Camac Street. At his Harish Mukherjee Road home, ‘Shantiniketan’, police were seen removing layers of security infrastructure that had, over the past decade, turned the premises into one of the most tightly guarded political addresses in the state. The move followed a similar rollback outside Mamata Banerjee’s residence a day earlier, shortly after the electoral outcome. Officials said both leaders continue to enjoy Z-plus security, and that the current exercise pertains only to peripheral deployment and publicly installed infrastructure. As for the other residents of the area, some felt it was “unsettling” while others expressed relief at the dismantling of long-standing restrictions.
