Kolkata: Cops arrested a BJP functionary in Lake Town following charges of making derogatory remarks on social media against chief minister Mamata Banerjee and allegedly harassing a woman Trinamool worker who protested against the posts.
The arrest followed a complaint by women workers of Trinamool, who alleged that the BJP man made obscene comments and attempted to outrage their modesty when they confronted him over the social media remarks, which also targeted MP Abhishek Banerjee and Bidhannagar MLA Sujit Bose.
The incident came against the backdrop of rising political tension in the Kalindi area of Lake Town, where preparations were underway for a BJP "Sankalp Sabha".
The area witnessed intermittent unrest since Sunday night, with allegations of party flags being torn down and BJP workers being assaulted.
On Monday, BJP supporters blocked roads in protest, leading to clashes with police.