State vs Unidentified Woman — Attempted attack on Mamata Banerjee

An unidentified woman allegedly attempted to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife. Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen has filed a formal police complaint regarding the incident, which has led to concerns regarding the security arrangements provided to the former Chief Minister.

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Arrest13 Oct 2026

Civic volunteer detained following knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee

Authorities have identified the woman who allegedly attempted to attack former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a civic volunteer. She has been taken into custody for further questioning regarding the incident.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A woman is accused of trying to attack Mamata Banerjee with a knife.
Who:: The accused is a civic volunteer. Mamata Banerjee is a former Chief Minister.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: West Bengal.
Why:: Authorities arrested the woman to question her about the alleged attack attempt.
What it means:: The woman is now in police custody for further investigation into the incident.

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Woman apprehended by bystanders following alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee

Following an alleged knife attack near her residence in Kolkata, the unidentified female accused was apprehended by people at the scene. Footage of the woman being held by bystanders is currently circulating in public reports.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Bystanders stopped and caught a woman after an alleged knife attack on Mamata Banerjee.
Who:: The accused is the unidentified woman, and the bystanders are the people who held her.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Why:: The woman was apprehended because people at the scene held her following an alleged knife attack.
What it means:: The woman is now being held after the incident, and her arrest follows the public reports.

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News13 Oct 2026

Attempt to attack Mamata Banerjee; Trinamool claims a knife was found in the accused woman's possession.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A woman allegedly attempted to attack Mamata Banerjee.
Who:: Mamata Banerjee is the target, and the unidentified woman is the accused.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: West Bengal.
Why:: The Trinamool party claims the accused woman possessed a knife.
What it means:: This development introduces a weapon claim into the ongoing investigation of the alleged attack.

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News13 Oct 2026

Woman attacks Mamata Banerjee with a knife, MP Dola Sen files a police complaint, questions raised on security.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An unidentified woman allegedly attacked Mamata Banerjee using a knife.
Who:: An unidentified woman is accused, Mamata Banerjee is the target, and Dola Sen is the MP who filed a complaint.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: West Bengal.
Why:: A complaint was filed by Dola Sen because of concerns regarding the security provided to Mamata Banerjee.
What it means:: The police have received a formal complaint and are looking into the security issues raised by the incident.

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State vs Unidentified Woman — Attempted attack on Mamata Banerjee

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Civic volunteer detained following knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee

Woman apprehended by bystanders following alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee

Attempt to attack Mamata Banerjee; Trinamool claims a knife was found in the accused woman's possession.

Woman attacks Mamata Banerjee with a knife, MP Dola Sen files a police complaint, questions raised on security.