West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she was not informed about a recent hostage-related incident, following observations made by the Supreme Court of India.
Speaking on the issue, Banerjee stated, “No one told me,” indicating that information about the incident had not reached her office at the time.
Court observations
The Supreme Court had earlier made remarks regarding the handling of the incident, raising questions about administrative response and communication.
Details of the court’s observations have not been fully disclosed in official statements, but the matter has drawn attention to coordination between authorities.
Banerjee’s statement has triggered reactions from various political quarters, with opposition leaders seeking clarification on the chain of communication and response mechanisms.
The state government has not yet issued a detailed explanation regarding the incident or the circumstances under which information was shared.
Ongoing developments
The situation remains under review, and further details are expected as authorities respond to the court’s observations and continue to assess the matter.
