Archive · 27 Sep 2025
CBI Arrests Absconding Accused in Bengal Post-Poll Murder
Imagine there was a fight after an election in Bengal, and a person named Avijit Sarkar was killed.
The CBI, like a special police team, started investigating.
They arrested someone named Amit Das, who was hiding.
The CBI took over the case in August 2021.
They charged 20 people initially, then added more.
Avijit's family said he was attacked and that some local politicians threatened them.
The CBI is still working on the case.
The initial complaint was filed in May 2021.
The charges include murder and criminal conspiracy.
The CBI arrested Amit Das in connection to the post-poll murder of Avijit Sarkar.
The arrest is related to violence following the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections.
The CBI took over the investigation on August 25, 2021.
A chargesheet was filed against 20 people initially and later supplemented with 18 more accused.
Sarkar’s family alleged a brutal assault and threats from local political leaders.
- Who
- Amit Das, an accused in the Avijit Sarkar murder case.
- What
- The CBI arrested Amit Das in connection with the 2021 post-poll murder of Avijit Sarkar.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Friday.
- Where
- The location of the arrest was not disclosed.
- Why
- Amit Das was arrested following CBI investigation into the post-poll murder of Avijit Sarkar.
- Victim
- Avijit Sarkar
- Accused Arrested
- Amit Das
- Crime
- Post-poll murder
- Date of Arrest
- Friday
- CBI Investigation Start
- August 25, 2021
- Chargesheet Filed
- September 30, 2021 (Initial); June 30, 2025 (Supplementary)