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Politics
West Bengal Minister Denies BJP Involvement in Attack on Mamata Banerjee’s Convoy
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 05:35 AM
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A West Bengal minister has ruled out any BJP involvement in the attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s convoy in North 24 Parganas, following the incident that left several injured.
The attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s convoy took place in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, where the party’s leader was traveling to a public event. Several people accompanying the convoy were injured when the vehicle was struck by an explosive device. In a statement released by the state government, a senior minister dismissed any involvement by the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the incident was not linked to the opposition. The incident has heightened concerns over political violence in the state, prompting security agencies to increase patrols in the area. Investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and the motive behind the attack.