Archive · 22 Aug 2025
TMC MLA, Aides Granted Bail in 2021 Murder Case
A TMC MLA and two councilors, accused in the 2021 murder of a BJP worker, have been given anticipatory bail by the Calcutta High Court.
This means they will not be arrested immediately.
The court has placed conditions: they cannot go to the victim's home or leave the country without permission, and they must assist with the investigation.
The CBI is involved in the case, which stems from a murder in Narkeldanga after the 2021 election results were announced.
Calcutta High Court granted anticipatory bail to TMC MLA Paresh Pal and two KMC councilors.
The bail relates to the 2021 murder of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar in Narkeldanga.
CBI had previously filed a supplementary chargesheet against the accused.
The court set conditions, including travel restrictions and cooperation with the investigation.
Accused are barred from visiting the victim's residence and influencing witnesses.
- Who
- Paresh Pal, Swapan Samaddar, and Papiya Ghosh
- What
- Anticipatory bail granted to Paresh Pal, Swapan Samaddar, and Papiya Ghosh in connection with the murder of Abhijit Sarkar.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- To avoid immediate arrest and pending investigation.
Supporters of the accused
Victim's family and BJP supporters
Bail Significance
Supporters of the accused
The granting of bail signifies fairness and allows for a continued investigation without prejudgment.
Victim's family and BJP supporters
The granting of bail is a miscarriage of justice, potentially enabling the accused to evade justice.
- Accused
- Paresh Pal, Swapan Samaddar, and Papiya Ghosh
- Victim
- Abhijit Sarkar
- Crime
- 2021 Murder
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Bail Conditions
- No entry to victim's home, travel restrictions, cooperation with investigation
- Investigating Agency
- CBI
Sources
Trinamool Congress MLA's anticipatory bail hearing in murder of BJP activist ends - Telegraph India
Trinamool MLA, two councillors granted anticipatory bail in Bengal post-poll violence case
TMC MLA, councillors get anticipatory bail in 2021 Abhijit Sarkar murder case
