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CID detains Abhishek Banerjee aide Sumit Roy
The Hindu··10 Sept
West Bengal CID detained Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy on September 10, 2026. Officers took him from Banerjee's Kalighat residence after the Supreme Court refused anticipatory bail in a Salboni land case. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant vacated its August 6 stay on his arrest. The case alleges forged deeds and illegal sale of government land.
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What It Means For You
- Roy's arrest removes anticipatory-bail protection that had blocked custodial questioning since August.
- Anyone holding disputed Salboni land documents may face fresh police scrutiny as the CID widens the probe.
- Political aides in West Bengal face clearer custody risk once a Supreme Court stay on arrest is lifted.
What's Happening
- CID detained Sumit Roy from Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat residence on September 10, 2026.
- The Supreme Court refused anticipatory bail and vacated its August 6 stay on arrest.
- The Salboni case alleges forged title deeds and illegal sale of government land.
How the Salboni Case Unfolded
- Calcutta High Court had rejected Roy's anticipatory bail plea on August 3.
- Police earlier questioned him for more than 80 hours while the Supreme Court stay remained in force.
- Banerjee was abroad for eye treatment when CID officers made the arrest.
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