Abhishek’s aide appears before CID for second consecutive day for questioning in land fraud case
Sumit Roy, an aide to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, appeared before the CID for a second day of questioning regarding a land fraud case in West Bengal. The Supreme Court has granted him interim protection from arrest provided he cooperates with the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political figures and raises questions about corruption and legal accountability in Indian regional politics.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s aide Sumit Roy on Sunday (August 9, 2026) went to the CID headquarters at Bhabani Bhaban in Kolkata for the second consecutive day for questioning in an alleged government land fraud case in Paschim Medinipur district, officials said.
Mr. Roy had remained untraced for weeks before appearing at the CID headquarters on Saturday (August 8, 2026) for questioning on an order of the Supreme Court.
Roy was quizzed by the CID for around 10 hours on Saturday (August 8, 2026) in connection with a government land fraud case.
The close aide of the TMC MP went to the CID headquarters at 10 a.m. on Sunday (August 9, 2026) for questioning for the second consecutive day in connection with the Salboni land fraud case.
The Supreme Court has granted him interim protection from arrest till August 14, subject to his cooperation with the investigation.
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