Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Trinamool Leader Arrested in Bankura Job Cheating Case
Police in West Bengal arrested Trinamool Congress leader Rajib Ghoshal.
They are investigating claims that people were asked to pay money in exchange for jobs.
Another Trinamool leader, Pallab Pandey, was already arrested over a similar complaint.
One complainant said Pandey took Rs 4.20 lakh but did not provide the promised job or return the money.
Police said Ghoshal’s name came up while investigating that complaint.
Ghoshal was arrested in Kolkata and taken to a court in Bankura.
BJP activists protested during his court appearance.
The investigation is still continuing, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Bankura district police arrested Trinamool Congress leader Rajib Ghoshal in Kolkata late Saturday night.
Police allege the case involves taking lakhs of rupees by promising people government jobs.
Ghoshal’s name reportedly emerged while police questioned Trinamool leader Pallab Pandey, who was previously arrested in a related complaint.
The original complaint alleged that Pandey took Rs 4.20 lakh for a job at a large block health centre but did not provide the job or return the money.
Ghoshal was produced in Bankura district court on Sunday as BJP activists protested and shouted slogans.
- Who
- Rajib Ghoshal, a Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested by Bankura district police; the investigation also involves Trinamool leader Pallab Pandey.
- What
- Ghoshal was arrested over allegations of taking money while promising people jobs.
- When
- He was arrested late Saturday night and produced in court on Sunday.
- Where
- Ghoshal was arrested in Kolkata and produced before the Bankura district court; the complaint was filed at Beliatore police station.
- Why
- Police said his name emerged during an investigation into a complaint alleging that money was taken in exchange for a promised job.
Police Account
BJP Claims
Basis for the arrest
Police Account
Police said Ghoshal’s name was found while investigating a complaint about money allegedly taken in the name of providing jobs.
BJP Claims
BJP leaders alleged that Ghoshal had taken money from many people in the area by promising government jobs.
Public response
Police Account
Police handled Ghoshal’s arrest and court appearance while continuing the investigation.
BJP Claims
BJP activists protested outside Beliatore police station and shouted “Chor-Chor” during Ghoshal’s court transfer; a BJP leader said they had planned to throw eggs but did not do so after police requested restraint.
- Accused leader
- Rajib Ghoshal
- Political party
- Trinamool Congress
- Arrest location
- Kolkata
- Related complaint
- A complainant alleged that Rs 4.20 lakh was taken for a job at a large block health centre.
- Earlier arrest
- Trinamool leader Pallab Pandey was previously arrested in connection with the complaint.
- Court appearance
- Ghoshal was produced in Bankura district court on Sunday.
- Investigation status
- Bankura Superintendent of Police VG Satish said the investigation is underway.