Stones Thrown at Mamata Banerjee Amidst West Bengal Justice Protests

Shambhu Keot, the brother of the late Trinamool Congress activist, remains steadfast in his refusal to engage with the leadership. He alleges that Birju Keot succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent police detention, a claim that has turned the mourning household into a focal point of public unrest. As Banerjee arrived, the situation escalated rapidly; her vehicle was targeted by stones thrown by individuals she labeled as anti-social elements, occurring in the presence of local law enforcement.

Flanked by MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen, the former Chief Minister accused the police of shielding political rivals, specifically pointing to the BJP. The atmosphere on the ground remains volatile, marked by chants of "Chor bhagao" directed at her motorcade. This hostility underscores a deepening rift in the region, where accusations of institutional bias are fueling a direct challenge to the ruling party’s authority.