Former CM Mamata Banerjee’s niece found dead at Birbhum residence
The niece of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was found dead at her residence in Birbhum. Police are investigating the death as an unnatural occurrence, noting the victim had been undergoing psychiatric treatment and was facing personal stress.
Why it matters
The death of a relative of a high-profile political figure draws public attention, while the mention of her previous job loss highlights the broader impact of regional employment scandals.
Niece of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her residence in West Bengal’s Birbhum on Tuesday (September 1, 2026). According to police, the 31-year-old woman was the daughter of one of Mamata Banerjee’s maternal cousins, who was also a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader in Birbhum’s Kusumba village under Rampurhat Police Station.
The death came to light at around 12 p.m. when the body was discovered by family members on the second floor of her house. However, no note has yet been found from her belongings.
“Prima facie, her family members stated that she had been suffering from severe depression for the last few years. She was also undergoing psychiatric treatment and medication regularly. She got married in 2012. The victim was probably stressed due to the ongoing divorce case,” said Santanu Adhikary, the Inspector of Rampurhat Police Station.
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