Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed concern over security arrangements after an alleged armed individual was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night, shortly after his arrival from Delhi.In a post on X, Banerjee described the incident as shocking and said it raised serious questions about airport security and public safety.He also shared a video that appeared to show a person carrying what looked like a pistol.

Banerjee had travelled to Delhi earlier in the day to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding objections to the merger of rebel TMC MPs with the National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI).Following the airport incident, senior TMC leaders intensified their criticism.

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien claimed that a person allegedly carrying a firearm was present near the airport exit around the time Banerjee and other party leaders were leaving the premises.O'Brien shared videos on social media and questioned the effectiveness of security arrangements and the response of the West Bengal Police.

The TMC further alleged that the episode could represent a serious threat to Banerjee's safety and described it as an attempt to target a political opponent.Party leaders pointed to videos showing individuals being restrained by TMC supporters near the airport exit.

The incident comes amid heightened political tensions in West Bengal following recent electoral developments and reports of attacks on some TMC leaders.

At the time of reporting, the article focused on the allegations and reactions from TMC leaders, while details regarding the detained individual's identity, intentions, and any official findings from law enforcement authorities had not yet been fully established.