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Woman with knife claims Banerjee relation, breaches security cordon in Kolkata
A woman armed with a knife attempted to breach the security perimeter around West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming to be a close relative. The incident prompted a formal police complaint from a ruling party MP.
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An incident of attempted security breach occurred in Kolkata on Wednesday evening when a woman carrying a knife approached the security cordon around West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming to be a relative of the state's top leader.
The incident took place around 6 pm, according to a written complaint lodged by Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen with the Kalighat police station in the city. Details regarding the woman's identity and the exact nature of her claims remain unclear at this stage.
Security personnel responded to the attempted breach, preventing the woman from accessing the protected perimeter. The woman was taken into custody following the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, examining both the security lapse and the circumstances that led to the attempted incursion.
The incident raises fresh questions about security protocols around senior state functionaries in Bengal. Chief Minister Banerjee's office has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident. Police officials said further details would be made available following the completion of preliminary investigations.