Mamata Banerjee's niece found dead in Birbhum

Bristi Mukherjee, the 28‑year‑old niece of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, was discovered hanging in her Birbhum home on Tuesday afternoon. Police have labeled the incident a suspected suicide and sent the body for post‑mortem examination. She was reportedly dealing with a divorce and depression, prompting investigators to probe the circumstances. The case has drawn attention due to the family's political prominence.