Kathmandu— Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee alleges that her vehicle was attacked with large stones on Sunday in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, claiming the incident occurred in front of police personnel and could have resulted in serious injuries or fatalities. Banerjee, a former Chief Minister of the state, was visiting the home of a deceased TMC worker when the alleged attack took place, accompanied by fellow Members of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen. She has accused the police of failing to prevent the assault and even suggested they were providing protection to members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Details of the Alleged Attack

Banerjee described the attack as severe, stating that had the car windows been open, she could have sustained a head injury. She claimed large stones were thrown at her vehicle while in front of police officers, raising questions about their response and preventative measures.

The incident occurred as Banerjee was en route to meet with the family of a deceased TMC worker in North 24 Parganas. Witnesses reported hearing slogans of “Chor bhagao” (chase away the thief) from the crowd during the alleged attack.

Allegations and Counterclaims

Banerjee directly accused the police of providing protection to the BJP, a claim that has sparked political tension in the region. She questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident, stating she had never witnessed such an event before.

State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya condemned the attack on Banerjee and firmly denied any involvement by his party. He stated that the incident appeared to be a matter between the TMC and the public, emphasizing that the police should investigate and take appropriate action against those responsible.

Police have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or initiated investigations as of this reporting. The allegations are likely to fuel further political debate in West Bengal.

(With inputs from ANI)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.