In a deeply shocking development, 28-year-old Bristi Mukherjee, the niece of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her residence in Kusumba village, Rampurhat, Birbhum, on Tuesday. Police said her body was recovered from a room on the second floor of the family home.
Lost School Job After Recruitment Case
Bristi had worked as a non-teaching staff member at Bolpur Upper Primary School. She was among thousands of employees whose appointments were cancelled following the legal proceedings into alleged irregularities in West Bengal’s school recruitment process. The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of the recruitments.
According to reports, her name appeared among those who lost their jobs following the court orders. Family members said she had been dealing with mental health struggles and undergoing treatment. Reports also indicate that divorce proceedings were underway.
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities have sent Bristi’s body for post-mortem examination, and an investigation has been launched to establish the exact circumstances surrounding her death. Police have not yet officially determined the cause of death.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Birbhum and raised renewed attention around the long-running Bengal school recruitment controversy.
Key Updates
- Name: Bristi Mukherjee
- Age: 28
- Location: Kusumba, Rampurhat, Birbhum
- Connection: Niece of Mamata Banerjee
- Former role: Non-teaching staff, Bolpur Upper Primary School
- Current status: Police investigation underway
- Next step: Post-mortem examination