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Politics
Mamata Banerjee Escapes Knife Attack Attempt En Route to Durga Pandal
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee narrowly escaped a knife attack while traveling to a Durga Pandal. The allegedly intoxicated attacker was detained by security.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced a security breach on Tuesday when she was targeted by a knife-wielding individual en route to a Durga Pandal. The incident occurred as the Chief Minister was traveling in a convoy, prompting immediate intervention by her security detail.
According to preliminary reports, the attacker was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. The individual reportedly made claims related to the attack before being neutralized by the security forces. No injuries were reported to the Chief Minister or her entourage.
The alleged assailant has been taken into custody for further investigation. Authorities are currently examining the motive behind the attempt and the background of the individual. The state government has assured that all necessary legal actions will be taken against the perpetrator.
According to preliminary reports, the attacker was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. The individual reportedly made claims related to the attack before being neutralized by the security forces. No injuries were reported to the Chief Minister or her entourage.
The alleged assailant has been taken into custody for further investigation. Authorities are currently examining the motive behind the attempt and the background of the individual. The state government has assured that all necessary legal actions will be taken against the perpetrator.