Have been put under house arrest to prevent from going to Baruipur, says Mamata
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims she was placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting the site of a rape and murder in Baruipur. The incident has sparked political tension and protests against the current BJP government.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile political climate in West Bengal and the challenges the ruling party faces regarding law and order and women's safety.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee claimed late on Sunday (July 5, 2026) evening that she had had been put under house arrest to prevent her from going to Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district, where a 12-year-old was allegedly raped and killed.
The framing focuses heavily on the claims of the opposition leader and the narrative of political suppression.
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