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Knife Attack Attempt on Mamata Banerjee Outside Kalighat Home Leads to Arrest

A 33‑year‑old woman was detained after allegedly trying to stab the former West Bengal chief minister with a knife outside her residence in Kolkata’s Kalighat area on Tuesday evening, prompting questions about security and possible conspiracy.

Knife Attack Attempt on Mamata Banerjee Outside Kalighat Home Leads to Arrest
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Democracy News Live Desk
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14 Oct 2026
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On a Tuesday evening in Kolkata's Kalighat neighborhood, a 33‑year‑old woman approached the former chief minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife outside her residence. The incident occurred around 6 pm, according to reports from the Trinamool Congress and confirmation by Kolkata police. The woman, identified as Anasuy Sah, was taken into custody shortly after the alleged attack.

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The incident took place outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kalighat, Kolkata. The woman approached Banerjee with a knife, an act described as an attempt to stab the former chief minister.

Who Is Anasuy Sah? Anasuy Sah is a 33‑year‑old woman identified by police as the suspect in the knife‑related incident.

Dola Sen's Statement Dola Sen, a Trinamool Congress MP and close follower of Mamata Banerjee, said the woman approached Mamata with a knife.

Dola Sen's Statement Dola Sen, a Trinamool Congress MP and close follower of Mamata Banerjee, said the woman approached Mamata with a knife.

Trinamool Leaders Question Security Trinamool leaders questioned the security arrangements for Mamata Banerjee and suggested a possible conspiracy.

Police Response and Detention Kolkata police have detained Anasuy Sah and said further action will be taken as per the complaint of Trinamool members.

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