Police conducted a dramatic pre-dawn raid at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence on June 13, 2026, in connection with a land scam and financial fraud case. The operation lasted over four hours, with heavy security deployment, and focused on locating Banerjee’s aide Sumit Roy, who is accused of involvement in the alleged scam.
Details of the Search
Time & Location: The raid began around 3 a.m. at Banerjee’s Kalighat residence in Patuapara, Kolkata.
Police Involvement: The operation was led by officers from Salboni/Shalboni Police Station in Paschim Medinipur, assisted by Kolkata Police and central security forces.
Entry: Authorities reportedly broke open the lock of the main gate to gain access after repeated knocks went unanswered.
Duration: The search continued for over four hours, with police vehicles and personnel stationed around the residence.
Focus of Investigation
Police were searching for Sumit Roy, Banerjee’s personal secretary, who is suspected of involvement in a land grab and extortion case.
Allegations include Roy accepting money in exchange for promising party election tickets, raising concerns of corruption within the party ranks.
The case is linked to financial fraud and irregularities registered at Salboni Police Station.
Political Fallout
Mamata Banerjee, TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister, rushed to the residence during the raid and stayed until the operation concluded.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused authorities of overreach and condemned the forced entry.
Abhishek Banerjee told reporters: “They broke the lock and searched the entire house.”
The raid has intensified the political storm in West Bengal, with opposition parties seizing on the controversy to question TMC’s credibility.
Wider Context
Abhishek Banerjee is already facing multiple probes from the CID and Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The raid comes amid a larger crisis within the TMC, with internal dissent and allegations of corruption weakening the party’s position.
