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Crime
TMC files police complaint alleging woman attempted knife attack on Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:32 AM
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The Trinamool Congress has lodged a police complaint claiming a woman tried to stab Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife in West Bengal. The party says the incident occurred during a public appearance and the woman was apprehended.
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) submitted a formal complaint to West Bengal police on Monday, alleging that a woman attempted to assault Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife. According to the party's statement, the alleged assailant approached the leader during a public event and brandished a knife before security personnel intervened.
TMC officials said the woman was immediately detained and handed over to the authorities for investigation. The party has urged the police to register a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Mamata Banerjee, who was addressing a gathering at the time, was unharmed and continued her speech after the incident. The TMC has called for swift legal action, emphasizing the need to protect democratic leaders from violence.
West Bengal police have confirmed receipt of the complaint and indicated that a preliminary inquiry is underway. No further details about the woman's identity or motive have been released.
The incident adds to a series of security concerns surrounding high‑profile politicians ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.
TMC officials said the woman was immediately detained and handed over to the authorities for investigation. The party has urged the police to register a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Mamata Banerjee, who was addressing a gathering at the time, was unharmed and continued her speech after the incident. The TMC has called for swift legal action, emphasizing the need to protect democratic leaders from violence.
West Bengal police have confirmed receipt of the complaint and indicated that a preliminary inquiry is underway. No further details about the woman's identity or motive have been released.
The incident adds to a series of security concerns surrounding high‑profile politicians ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.