Kolkata Police have reportedly detained a woman civic volunteer identified as Anusua Saha in connection with an alleged incident near former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence in the Kalighat area. According to the information shared, the incident took place on Tuesday evening when a woman carrying a knife allegedly tried to approach Banerjee’s residence. Police detained the woman for questioning after the incident.
Reports also indicate that a heated altercation occurred at the residence before the woman was detained. However, the exact sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the confrontation remain unclear. Authorities will need to establish whether the woman attempted to threaten or attack Banerjee and what prompted the alleged incident.
The incident has raised questions about security arrangements around the former chief minister’s residence. Police questioning is expected to help clarify the woman’s actions and the events leading up to the confrontation. At this stage, the reported detention does not establish that an attack took place, and the woman’s motive remains unclear. Further details, including any formal charges or an official police statement, are awaited.