Mamata Banerjee’s Niece Bristi Mukherjee Found Dead at Her Birbhum Residence, Police Begin Investigation

Bristi Mukherjee, the niece of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her residence in Birbhum on Tuesday. Police found the 28-year-old’s body inside a room on the second floor of her house. The incident took place in Kusumba village in the Rampurhat area. Police have started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Officials have sent the body for a post-mortem examination as part of the inquiry.

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Mamata Banerjee’s Niece Found Dead at Birbhum Home

According to the police, investigators are examining the circumstances that led to Mukherjee’s death. The authorities said the post-mortem report and other procedural investigations will help establish what happened. Police have not yet reached a final conclusion about the cause of death. The investigation remains underway, with officials gathering information from the family and other sources. Further details are expected to emerge as the probe progresses.

Family members said Mukherjee had been struggling with depression for the past few years. They stated that she was undergoing treatment for the condition. The family also linked her difficulties to the loss of her job following a Supreme Court decision. The court had cancelled recruitments in government-aided schools amid allegations of corruption. Her family said these circumstances had affected her significantly.

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Family Cites Depression and Job Loss

The incident has drawn attention in West Bengal because of Mukherjee’s connection to Mamata Banerjee. Police are continuing to investigate the case and are examining all relevant circumstances. Authorities will rely on the post-mortem findings and other evidence before determining the exact cause of death. Officials have urged against drawing conclusions before the investigation is complete. The case remains under active police investigation.

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