Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Kolkata police have detained a woman accused of attempting to attack Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with a knife outside her home.

The incident took place around 6pm on Tuesday in Kolkata's Kalighat, according to reports by Indian newspapers Anandabazar Patrika and Sangbad Pratidin.

Trinamool MP Dola Sen alleged that the woman, who identified herself as Mamata's niece, rushed towards the former chief minister while she was returning home after inaugurating a Durga Puja celebration organised by Kalighat Milan Sangha.

The woman allegedly addressed Mamata as aunt, hurled verbal abuse at her, and attempted to lunge at her while carrying a knife before bystanders brought her...