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Mamata claims house arrest over Baruipur visit
The Hindu··6 Jul
Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee claimed on July 5, 2026, that she was put under house arrest to prevent her visiting Baruipur in South 24 Parganas, where a 12-year-old was allegedly raped and killed. Violence erupted in Baruipur on Sunday over the incident. Police personnel marched outside her Kalighat residence. TMC leaders alleged barricades stopped her from leaving.
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What It Means For You
- Baruipur residents face unrest over a minor's rape and murder.
- Political leaders' movements are restricted amid heavy police deployment.
- Women's safety becomes a flashpoint for the new West Bengal government.
What's Happening
- Mamata Banerjee claimed house arrest on July 5 evening.
- Violence erupted in Baruipur over a 12-year-old's rape and murder.
- Police barricaded her Kalighat residence as she sought to visit.
Political Context
- The BJP recently formed government in West Bengal.
- TMC leaders demand justice for the Baruipur victim's family.
- Abhishek Banerjee contacted the victim's family directly.
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