The Trinamool Congress alleged that the security team protecting Mamata Banerjee was suddenly removed and replaced by unfamiliar officers in Kolkata.

The abrupt change in personnel has sparked a security alarm within the party. Because the removed officers had served the former chief minister for a significant period, the party views the replacement as a potential risk to her personal safety.

According to the party, the security detail that had protected Banerjee for more than 20 years [1] was dismissed without prior notice. This transition occurred at the former chief minister's residence in West Bengal.

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien and other party officials said the move is a serious security risk. The TMC questioned the timing of the decision to swap long-term personnel for officers who are unknown to the inner circle of the former leader.

The party said the suddenness of the removal is a cause for concern. They noted that the familiarity between a protectee and their security team is essential for effective risk mitigation, especially for a high-profile political figure.

No official reason for the personnel change has been provided by the authorities. The TMC continues to seek clarity on why the veteran team was removed and who authorized the deployment of the new officers.

“TMC alleges Mamata Banerjee's security team suddenly removed”

The removal of a long-standing security detail from a high-profile political figure often signals a shift in administrative control or a breakdown in trust between the political leadership and the state's security apparatus. In the context of West Bengal's volatile political climate, such a change can be interpreted by opposing parties as either a strategic move by the government or a vulnerability created for the politician.