Drone Incident Raises Security Concerns During Mamata Banerjee's Campaign in Malda

Security Breach During Campaign

While departing from Malatipur to Gajol after attending an election rally, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's helicopter was spotted near a drone. This alarming incident has triggered serious security concerns, prompting the police to initiate an investigation, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. A viral video captures the moment when the drone flew close to Banerjee's helicopter as she attempted to board, with bystanders heard exclaiming, "What is that? Turn off the mic." Authorities are now looking into who was operating the drone so close to the Chief Minister's aircraft.

Political Context of Banerjee's Visit

During her visit to Malda, Banerjee was campaigning for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She addressed a rally where she criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the SIR campaign in West Bengal. Banerjee demanded an apology from the BJP for the removal of names from the voter list. She also referenced recent violence in Malda and the encirclement of judicial officials, accusing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of harassing innocent individuals through wrongful arrests. She urged the public to respond decisively to the BJP in the upcoming elections.

Banerjee's Focus on Justice

As she aims for a fourth term as Chief Minister, Banerjee emphasized that her party does not need to hold political rallies. Her priority, she stated, is to assist those affected by the electoral process, ensuring they can apply to tribunals and have their names reinstated on the voter list.

Public Reaction

মালদার মালতিপুরে মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর হেলিকপ্টারের সামনে রহস্যময় ড্রোন, থমকে চপার, উদ্বিগ্ন মাননীয়া মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, তিনি বললেন, ‘কারা এসব করছেন, তা নজরে রাখা দরকার। পুলিশের এদেরকে চিহ্নিত করতে হবে!’#WestBengal #Malda #Malatipur #WestBengalElection2026 pic.twitter.com/vWEpPu4Wzs

— Dipankar Kumar Das (@titu_dipankar) April 4, 2026