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West Bengal govt seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee aide Sumit Roy
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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The Calcutta High Court on August 6 stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy, aide to Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a land‑grabbing probe, but ordered him to cooperate fully with investigators. The state government has now asked that he be questioned while in custody.
The Calcutta High Court on August 6 issued an order staying the arrest of Sumit Roy, who is known to be a close aide of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with a land‑grabbing investigation. While the court halted his detention, it directed Roy to cooperate fully with the ongoing probe.
Following the court's direction, the West Bengal government has formally requested that Roy be interrogated while in custody, arguing that custodial questioning will aid the investigation and ensure compliance with the court’s orders.
The land‑grabbing case, which involves allegations of illegal acquisition of agricultural and government‑owned plots, has drawn political attention due to Roy’s proximity to Banerjee, a senior figure in the ruling party. Officials say the interrogation request is procedural and does not imply any new charges.
Legal experts note that the stay of arrest limits the state's immediate power to detain Roy, but the court’s cooperation clause leaves room for the police to question him under custodial conditions. The matter remains under close scrutiny by both the judiciary and political observers.
No further details on the interrogation schedule or the specific evidence under review have been disclosed as the investigation continues.
Following the court's direction, the West Bengal government has formally requested that Roy be interrogated while in custody, arguing that custodial questioning will aid the investigation and ensure compliance with the court’s orders.
The land‑grabbing case, which involves allegations of illegal acquisition of agricultural and government‑owned plots, has drawn political attention due to Roy’s proximity to Banerjee, a senior figure in the ruling party. Officials say the interrogation request is procedural and does not imply any new charges.
Legal experts note that the stay of arrest limits the state's immediate power to detain Roy, but the court’s cooperation clause leaves room for the police to question him under custodial conditions. The matter remains under close scrutiny by both the judiciary and political observers.
No further details on the interrogation schedule or the specific evidence under review have been disclosed as the investigation continues.