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CID Arrests Abhishek Banerjee Aide in Salboni Land Case
The state CID arrested Sumit Roy in connection with a land case.
Roy works as a personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.
Investigators allege that government land in Salboni was sold.
The arrest happened in the Kalighat area of Kolkata.
Roy was taken to a hospital for a medical checkup.
He was then taken to the CID headquarters.
The CID says Roy was not cooperating with its investigation.
A court in Midnapore will decide what happens next, while the CID plans to request custody.
The CID arrested Sumit Roy, an aide to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in a land case.
Roy was detained in Kolkata’s Kalighat area after the Supreme Court rejected his bail plea.
Investigators allege the case involves the sale of government land in Salboni.
Roy underwent a medical examination at SSKM Hospital before being taken to CID headquarters.
The CID plans to seek Roy’s custody when he appears before the Midnapore session court.
- Who
- The CID arrested Sumit Roy, described as personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.
- What
- Roy was arrested in a case involving the alleged sale of government land in Salboni.
- Where
- Roy was arrested in the Kalighat area of Kolkata and taken to CID headquarters at Bhabani Bhaban.
- When
- The arrest took place on Thursday, after the Supreme Court rejected a bail plea.
- Why
- The CID alleges Roy was involved in the land case and says he was not cooperating with the investigation.
Key facts
- Accused
- Sumit Roy
- Political association
- Roy is described as the personal assistant of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee.
- Investigating agency
- The state Criminal Investigation Department, referred to as the CID.
- Case
- The alleged sale of government land in Salboni.
- Arrest location
- A building described as Banerjee’s residence in Kolkata’s Kalighat area.
- Next court appearance
- Roy is expected to be produced before the Midnapore session court.
- Custody request
- The CID plans to seek Roy’s custody.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister who announced Roy’s arrest in the state Assembly
“Roy, a known extortionist, was arrested from TMC office at 121 Kalighat road by the state CID”
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