Archive · 21 Jul 2026
INTTUC Leader Arrested in 2021 Plantation Case
Tapan Dey, a leader of the Trinamool-affiliated INTTUC, was arrested in connection with a 2021 case involving the attempted forcible occupation of a tea plantation.
Trinamool supporters believe the arrest is politically motivated, while BJP leaders claim it is related to the case.
Meanwhile, Binoy Roy, a Trinamool-run panchayat samiti head, resigned from his post.
Trinamool supporters say he resigned due to respect for the election results, while BJP leaders allege it is due to fear of public anger over corruption during Trinamool's regime.
Tapan Dey, a former Jalpaiguri district president of the Trinamool-affiliated INTTUC, was arrested in connection with a 2021 case of attempted forcible occupation of a tea plantation.
Trinamool supporters allege the arrest is politically motivated, aimed at preventing Dey from participating in party activities.
BJP leaders claim the arrest is related to the 2021 case and not politically motivated.
Binoy Roy, a Trinamool-run panchayat samiti head, resigned from his post.
Trinamool supporters say Roy resigned due to respect for the election results, while BJP leaders allege it is due to fear of public anger over corruption during Trinamool's regime.
- Who
- Tapan Dey, a former Jalpaiguri district president of the Trinamool-affiliated INTTUC, and Binoy Roy, a Trinamool-run panchayat samiti head.
- What
- Tapan Dey was arrested in connection with a 2021 case of attempted forcible occupation of a tea plantation, and Binoy Roy resigned from his post.
- When
- Tapan Dey was arrested on Sunday night and produced in court on Monday. Binoy Roy submitted his resignation on Monday.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Rajganj and Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The resignation was submitted in Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision.
- Why
- Trinamool supporters allege the arrest is politically motivated, while BJP leaders claim it is related to a 2021 case. Binoy Roy resigned due to Trinamool's election loss, while BJP leaders allege it is due to fear of public anger over corruption.
Trinamool Supporters
BJP Leaders
Motivation Behind Arrest
Trinamool Supporters
The arrest is politically motivated, aimed at preventing Dey from participating in party activities.
BJP Leaders
The arrest is related to a 2021 case of attempted forcible occupation of a tea plantation.
Resignation of Trinamool Representatives
Trinamool Supporters
Resignations are due to personal decisions and respect for the election results.
BJP Leaders
Resignations are due to fear of public anger over corruption during Trinamool's regime.
- Arrested Individual
- Tapan Dey
- Arrest Date
- Sunday night
- Case Year
- 2021
- Complainant
- Bhupal Roy
- Bail Granted
- Monday
- Resigned Individual
- Binoy Roy
- Resignation Date
- Monday