Archive · 26 Jun 2025
CBI Arrests Man in 2021 Bengal Post-Poll Murder
After the 2021 elections in Kolkata, there was violence.
A BJP leader named Abhijit Sarkar was killed.
Now, the CBI caught Arun Dey, who they believe was involved.
Dey had been hiding since August 2021.
The CBI is continuing their investigation and filed a charge sheet.
Dey was taken to court and put in jail.
CBI arrested Arun Dey in connection with the 2021 murder of BJP leader Abhijit Sarkar.
The murder occurred in Kolkata during post-poll violence.
Arun Dey had been evading arrest since August 25, 2021.
The CBI took over the case on August 19, 2021, following a Calcutta High Court order.
Dey was produced in court and remanded to judicial custody.
- Who
- CBI arrested Arun Dey.
- What
- CBI arrested Arun Dey in connection with the murder of BJP leader Abhijit Sarkar.
- When
- The murder took place on May 2, 2021, during post-poll violence.
- Where
- Kankurgachi area of Kolkata.
- Why
- The arrest is related to the post-poll violence and murder of Abhijit Sarkar.
BJP
TMC
Family reaction
BJP
Victim's family expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the investigation and the time it took to arrest the accused.
TMC
N/A
- Victim
- Abhijit Sarkar
- Arrested
- Arun Dey
- Location
- Kolkata
- Year
- 2021
- Agency
- CBI
- Court
- City Sessions Court, Calcutta
Sources
Kolkata Post-Poll Violence: CBI Arrests One In 2021 Abhijit Sarkar Murder Case
After 4-year manhunt, CBI arrests prime accused in Bengal BJP worker’s post-poll murder
Man Accused Of Murder During Bengal Post-Poll Violence Caught By CBI
