Attack on Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Allegations have emerged that a woman attempted to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The incident reportedly took place in the Kalighat area when Banerjee was on her way to inaugurate a Durga Puja pandal. According to Trinamool Congress leaders, the woman rushed towards Banerjee and allegedly tried to pull her saree, triggering a commotion in the area.

Media reports said party workers caught the woman and handed her over to the police. Trinamool Congress leaders also alleged that she was carrying a knife, an aspect that police were examining. A complaint was filed, and an investigation was initiated into the incident. The precise circumstances of the alleged attack and whether the woman was carrying a weapon remain subject to verification.