Who Is Antara Banerjee? TV Actress Arrested After Allegedly Attacking RPF Personnel With Razor Blade Over Seat Dispute on Aravali Express

Television actress and model Antara Banerjee was arrested by the Borivali Railway Police following a high-drama altercation aboard the Bandra-Ganganagar Aravali Express. The 31-year-old actress allegedly attacked Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and a ticket collector with a razor blade following a dispute over seating inside a reserved AC coach. Following the incident, which occurred on the night of August 12, Banerjee was deboarded at Dahanu railway station, taken into custody, and subsequently released on bail after being served a police notice.

How the Seating Dispute Escalated

According to officials, Banerjee was travelling toward Surat for a web series shoot with a sleeper-class ticket but had boarded a reserved AC compartment. The confrontation broke out between 9:30 PM and 10:50 PM after a passenger requested her to vacate a reserved seat. Mumbai Local Train Fight Video: Brawl Between Women Inside Ladies Coach Allegedly Over Seat Goes Viral.

When Banerjee refused, the passenger alerted Ticket Collector Harikesh Tripathi, along with RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Yamini Kant Mishra and Constable Rajesh Kumar. Authorities state that efforts to calm Banerjee failed as she grew aggressive and verbally abused the officials.

Allegations of Assault and Vandalism

The First Information Report (FIR), registered on August 13 on a complaint by ASI Mishra, details that Banerjee allegedly undressed herself, produced a razor blade, and brandished it during the scuffle. Police report that Mishra sustained injuries while attempting to restrain her, and Banerjee also inflicted self-harm during the commotion.

In addition to the physical assault, the complaint states that Banerjee damaged the officer's uniform, spectacles, and mobile device. Security personnel locked the doors of the coach to contain the situation, during which Banerjee reportedly smashed a window glass panel before being detained at Dahanu station and handed over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). Mumbai Local Train Viral Video: Office-Goers Threaten College Student Over First-Class Seat Dispute.

Police Statement and Legal Action

Borivali GRP Inspector Kunda Gavade noted that witnesses reported Banerjee appeared distressed over her inability to secure an AC coach ticket. Officials stated that she initially refused legal counsel or contacting relatives, insisting on being taken into custody.

GRP Senior Inspector Pandrinath Kande confirmed that Banerjee was booked under multiple sections involving assault on public servants, causing harm, endangering life, and intentional insult. She was subsequently released on bail.

Who is Antara Banerjee?

Antara Banerjee is a Kolkata-born actress and trained Kathak dancer who later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She made her screen debut with the television show Gumrah: End of Innocence and went on to appear in popular Hindi television series, including Badho Bahu (as Pinky Ahlawat), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (as Suman Sharma), Laal Ishq, and Kavach 2.

She has also worked in films, appearing in cameo and supporting roles in The Shaukeens (2014) and Yeh Hai India.

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