TMC Alleges Knife Attack Attempt on Mamata Banerjee
TMC alleges a security breach and knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee by an intoxicated intruder, raising serious law and order concerns.
The political atmosphere in West Bengal has reached a fever pitch following allegations of a serious security breach and a violent attempt on the life of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has formally lodged a police complaint, claiming that an intruder managed to penetrate the high-security perimeter and attempted to attack the Z+ category protectee with a knife.
The Alleged Security Breach
According to the official complaint filed by TMC MP Dola Sen under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the incident unfolded when an individual managed to bypass the initial security checks at the gates of the former Chief Minister's residence. The party alleges that the intruder, identified as Tannishtha Saha, managed to enter the high-security zone, creating a significant public disturbance.
The complaint provides harrowing details of the confrontation:
- The Suspect: The individual, Tannishtha Saha, is reportedly known as a Civic Volunteer and is allegedly struggling with drug addiction.
- The Attack: The suspect is accused of approaching Mamata Banerjee in a violent and intoxicated state, brandishing a knife.
- The Conduct: During the incident, the intruder was reportedly hurling abusive language and attempting to violently reach the former Chief Minister.
TMC Questions State Law and Order
The Trinamool Congress has used this incident to launch a scathing attack on the current administration. TMC National spokesperson Nilanjan Das took to social media to express his outrage, questioning how such a breach could occur given the high level of security assigned to Mamata Banerjee.
"Disturbing incident. At 6 PM, one Tannishtha Saha, reportedly a Civic Volunteer, attempted to murder our former Chief Minister, @MamataOfficial a Z+ category protectee with a knife. Speaks volumes about the state of Law and Order," Das wrote in a post on X.
The party has raised deeper concerns regarding a potential conspiracy, questioning how an individual could maneuver past security protocols to reach the gates of a Z+ category protectee. The TMC has urged authorities to take immediate cognizance of the evidence, including photos and videos provided in the complaint, to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Local authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the sequence of events to determine how the intruder breached the perimeter and to assess the level of security failure that occurred.