Archive · 12 Aug 2025
High Court Protects TMC Leaders in Post-Poll Murder Case
A High Court in Kolkata has given temporary protection to a TMC MLA and two councillors from being arrested by the CBI.
They are connected to the murder of a BJP worker named Avijit Sarkar, who was killed after the 2021 elections.
The court will decide on their case on August 21.
The CBI is investigating this murder, and the city police are looking into another complaint from Avijit's brother who claims someone tried to kill him on the orders of the MLA and councillors.
High Court granted TMC MLA Paresh Paul and two councillors protection from arrest.
The CBI is investigating the murder of BJP worker Avijit Sarkar.
The court will hear petitions for anticipatory bail and to quash proceedings on August 21.
Avijit Sarkar was killed on May 2, 2021, after election results.
City police are investigating an alleged attempt to kill Avijit's brother.
- Who
- TMC MLA Paresh Paul and KMC councillors Papiya Ghosh and Swapan Samaddar.
- What
- High Court restrained CBI from taking action against TMC MLA and two councillors.
- When
- The High Court order was issued on Monday, with the next hearing on August 21.
- Where
- Kolkata High Court.
- Why
- The court is hearing petitions related to the murder of BJP worker Avijit Sarkar.
TMC Supporters
BJP Supporters
Motivation for Accusation
TMC Supporters
The accusations are politically motivated.
BJP Supporters
The accused must face justice for their alleged involvement.
- Victim
- Avijit Sarkar
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Paresh Paul, Papiya Ghosh, Swapan Samaddar
- Investigation Agency
- CBI
- Next Hearing
- August 21
- Related Crime
- Murder and attempted murder