Woman attempts to attack Mamata Banerjee with knife hidden in saree outside Kalighat residence
· India · India Today, Indian Express, Hindustan Times
A woman attempted to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife hidden in her saree outside her Kalighat residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as she stepped out to inaugurate a Durga Puja pandal. TMC party workers caught the woman and handed her over to Kalighat police, where she was pinned to the ground and confronted while remaining defiant. Mamata Banerjee's aides raised questions over the security arrangements for the Chief Minister following the incident. The Trinamool Congress faction alleged the young woman arrived specifically to target Banerjee, and her saree was allegedly tugged at during the attempt.
Why it matters
The incident raises immediate concerns about the security protocols for former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during public engagements, potentially prompting a review of her protection detail and movement procedures.
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