The incident allegedly occured shortly after Abhishek Banerjee landed in Kolkata from Delhi NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday raised concerns over law and order in West Bengal after an allegedly armed individual was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night.Also Read | ‘Armed with weapons’: TMC claims ‘possible murder’ attempt by BJP on Abhishek Banerjee at Kolkata airportIn a post on X, he said, “Last night at Kolkata Airport, shortly after I landed from Delhi, a shocking incident took place. Armed individuals were apprehended, leading to serious questions about security and the lengths to which some are willing to go,” and shared a video of a person holding what appeared to be a pistol.The Trinamool second-in-command had travelled to Delhi earlier in the day to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and to raise objections over the merger of rebel TMC MPs with the Tripura-based National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI).Separately, TMC MP Derek O’Brien also alleged that a “BJP supporter” was seen at the airport exit with a firearm when he and Abhishek Banerjee were leaving the premises. He shared videos on X showing a person being escorted away and claimed it was an “attempt to murder” the Diamond Harbour MP.“BJP SUPPORTER WITH A GUN. Chilling video. More proof from outside Kolkata airport last night. Attempt to murder?” O’Brien posted.In another post, the Rajya Sabha member shared a video from the TMC’s official handle showing a person being surrounded and restrained, stating that the individual was caught by women supporters of the party. He also questioned the role of West Bengal Police in the incident.“Minutes before @abhishekaitc along with @KBanerjee_AITC and I walked out of Kolkata airport at around 9.45 pm. Armed man at exit. Nabbed by women supporters of TMC. Bengal Police? Videos say it all,” he wrote.The TMC alleged that the incident was a “state-sponsored attempt to eliminate a political opponent” and raised concerns about law and order in the state under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal’s new chief minister.The fresh incident comes amid rising political tensions in West Bengal. After TMC’s defeat in the April assembly elections, which ended party supremo Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year tenure as chief minister, several Trinamool leaders, including her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, have been attacked with eggs in separate incidents.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday raised concerns over law and order in West Bengal after an allegedly armed individual was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night.Also Read | ‘Armed with weapons’: TMC claims ‘possible murder’ attempt by BJP on Abhishek Banerjee at Kolkata airportIn a post on X, he said, “Last night at Kolkata Airport, shortly after I landed from Delhi, a shocking incident took place. Armed individuals were apprehended, leading to serious questions about security and the lengths to which some are willing to go,” and shared a video of a person holding what appeared to be a pistol.The Trinamool second-in-command had travelled to Delhi earlier in the day to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and to raise objections over the merger of rebel TMC MPs with the Tripura-based National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI).Separately, TMC MP Derek O’Brien also alleged that a “BJP supporter” was seen at the airport exit with a firearm when he and Abhishek Banerjee were leaving the premises. He shared videos on X showing a person being escorted away and claimed it was an “attempt to murder” the Diamond Harbour MP.“BJP SUPPORTER WITH A GUN. Chilling video. More proof from outside Kolkata airport last night. Attempt to murder?” O’Brien posted.In another post, the Rajya Sabha member shared a video from the TMC’s official handle showing a person being surrounded and restrained, stating that the individual was caught by women supporters of the party. He also questioned the role of West Bengal Police in the incident.“Minutes before @abhishekaitc along with @KBanerjee_AITC and I walked out of Kolkata airport at around 9.45 pm. Armed man at exit. Nabbed by women supporters of TMC. Bengal Police? Videos say it all,” he wrote.The TMC alleged that the incident was a “state-sponsored attempt to eliminate a political opponent” and raised concerns about law and order in the state under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal’s new chief minister.The fresh incident comes amid rising political tensions in West Bengal. After TMC’s defeat in the April assembly elections, which ended party supremo Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year tenure as chief minister, several Trinamool leaders, including her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, have been attacked with eggs in separate incidents.
