Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee has completely rejected the claims of seeking central security cover for the attack in Sonarpur, West Bengal on Saturday (June 6, 2026). He said that all these claims are false, baseless and far from the truth.

He said that even after seven days of the attack, I have not demanded any kind of security arrangement. This incident has happened under the supervision of both the Central and State (West Bengal) governments, they should first answer serious questions related to the incident.

Central and state governments should answer questions related to the incident: Abhishek

Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, shared a post in this regard on social media platform X on Saturday (June 6, 2026). He said, ‘Many such reports have come out in which it is being claimed that I have sought central security cover after the attack on me in Sonarpur, West Bengal on 30th of last month i.e. 30th May, 2026. This claim is completely false, baseless and far from the truth.

A section of the media is reporting that I have sought Central security cover following the attack on me in Sonarpur on the 30th of last month. This claim is entirely baseless and far from the truth.

I have not sought any security cover in the seven days since the attack. The…

— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) June 6, 2026

He said, ‘I have not demanded any kind of security arrangement in the last seven days after the attack. This incident has happened under the supervision of both the Central and State (West Bengal) governments and both should answer the serious questions arising regarding the circumstances related to this incident.

Many incidents of heinous crimes took place in the state in one month: Abhishek

Abhishek Banerjee said, ‘What is even more worrying is that in the last one month, incidents of sexual harassment and many other heinous crimes have come to light in West Bengal, of which common citizens have been victims, but many of these incidents have received little or no attention. The safety of citizens should be the biggest priority of those who have been entrusted with the responsibility of ruling the state.

He further said, ‘I request the security agencies of the state and the Center to focus their attention on ensuring the safety of the citizens of West Bengal, rather than allowing some misinformation and politically motivated stories to be promoted. The public deserves security, accountability and the truth.

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