• Source:JND

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that her nephew and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee could have died during the attack in West Bengal's Sonarpur on Saturday. The TMC supremo claimed that Abhishek had "blood clots" in his chest.

Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked by locals during his visit to South 24 Parganas' Sonarpur to meet post-poll violence victims and their families. A video of the incident showed Abhishek being assaulted by an angry mob. Stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at the TMC MP by unidentified people who even attempted to rain blows and kicks on him, while they shouted "chor, chor". Abhishek was also seen wearing a cricket helmet for his safety. As per a News18 report, five people have been arrested in connection with the assault.

ALSO READ: Saket Building Collapse: 2 Medical Students Dead; FMGs, NEET-PG Aspirants Among Those Trapped As Rescue Ops Continue

Abhishek Had Blunt Injuries On Face, Back, Chest And Neck: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee said that Abhishek suffered serious injuries to his chest area following the assault. "I have been informed that had a helmet not been placed on his head at the crucial moment, the consequences could have been fatal," Mamata Banerjee said.

The former CM also came down heavily over negligence by doctors and hospital during the treatment process.

"If there was genuinely no need for hospitalisation, why was he first taken to the ITU, kept under observation for nearly two hours, and advised to undergo multiple medical tests and scans? The doctors who examined him observed multiple injuries and advised urgent medical investigations. According to the medical assessment, he sustained multiple blunt injuries to the face, back, chest, and neck," Mamata said.

ALSO READ: Pakistan-Backed Terror Funding Racket Busted in J-K; Dubai-Nepal Hawala Trail Leads To 3 Arrests

"The most disturbing aspect of today's developments is the allegation that pressure was exerted on doctors and hospital authorities regarding the treatment of an injured patient," she further said.

"Politics should be fought politically. The answer to political differences cannot be violence, intimidation, weapons, or fear," Mamata further said.


Also In News