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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's PA Gets 8-Day CID Custody

Sumit Roy arrested, granted 8-day CID custody, in Salboni land scam case

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 11 September 2026 at 09:11 pm
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's PA Gets 8-Day CID Custody

Sumit Roy, the personal assistant of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, has been granted 8-day CID custody by a court in West Bengal. The arrest was made in connection with a land scam in Salboni, Jhargram.

The Bengal CID arrested Roy from Abhishek Banerjee's residence after the Supreme Court denied him anticipatory bail. A joint team of CID and Bengal STF made the arrest.

According to court sources, Roy's lawyer did not pray for bail but requested that Roy be allowed to use a particular instrument for sleeping due to his sleep apnoea condition. The CID requested custody of Roy, stating that he was not cooperating with the investigation and that they needed to probe the Salboni land scam further.

Roy was taken for a medical check-up at SSKM Hospital before being produced in court. A large number of police personnel were deployed in and around the court premises during his production.

The court has ordered that Roy be produced again on September 19. The Assistant Public Prosecutor, Syed Nazim Habib, confirmed the next date of production.

The Salboni land scam case has been under investigation by the CID, and Roy's arrest is a significant development in the case. The TMC has not commented on the arrest yet.

The Supreme Court's denial of anticipatory bail to Roy paved the way for his arrest. The CID will now interrogate Roy to gather more information about the land scam.

The case has sparked interest in the state's political circles, with many waiting to see how the investigation unfolds. The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, has been facing several challenges in recent times, and this arrest may add to the party's woes.

The investigation into the Salboni land scam is ongoing, and the CID is expected to reveal more details about the case in the coming days. For now, Roy will remain in CID custody, assisting the investigation into the land scam.

The development is significant for West Bengal, as it shows the state's law enforcement agencies are taking action against alleged wrongdoing, even if it involves high-profile individuals. The case will be closely watched in the state, as it has the potential to impact the political landscape.

In conclusion, the arrest of Sumit Roy, PA to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, marks a significant development in the Salboni land scam case. The 8-day CID custody granted to the agency will allow them to investigate the case further and gather more evidence. The case is likely to have implications for the TMC and the state's politics, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming days.

Frequently asked questions

Why was Sumit Roy arrested?

Sumit Roy was arrested in connection with a land scam in Salboni, Jhargram.

How long will Sumit Roy be in CID custody?

Sumit Roy will be in CID custody for 8 days.

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