Kolkata: Allegations of an attempted attack on former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee emerged on Tuesday evening after a woman reportedly approached the Trinamool Congress leader's residence in Kalighat while she was preparing to leave for a Durga Puja inauguration.

According to Trinamool Congress leaders from the Kalighat area, the woman allegedly tried to assault Mamata Banerjee outside her residence. The TMC leaders claimed that she attempted to punch the former chief minister and pulled at her saree during the alleged incident.

The woman was reportedly apprehended by local TMC workers and leaders, who later handed her over to the Kalighat police. The party leaders also alleged that a knife was found in her possession.

The allegations have renewed concerns among local TMC leaders over the security arrangements for Mamata Banerjee, who recently served as West Bengal's chief minister.

A complaint has reportedly been lodged at Kalighat police station in connection with the incident.

However, independent confirmation of the alleged assault, the reported recovery of a knife and the circumstances leading to the woman's detention was not immediately available.

The incident comes amid heightened attention to the former chief minister's security during public appearances. Further details, including the woman's identity, the police response and the sequence of events, are awaited.

This is a developing story. The allegations will require confirmation from the police or other authoritative sources as more information becomes available.