CID Team Visits Abhishek Banerjee's Residence Amid Ongoing Investigations
A recent visit by a CID team to the residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has raised eyebrows and sparked political speculation. This marks the second raid in less than a week at the high-profile property, with no clear explanation provided by authorities. As the political landscape in Kolkata reacts, questions arise regarding the motives behind these investigations and the implications for Banerjee and the TMC. With ongoing tensions between political parties, the situation continues to unfold, leaving many wondering about the future of West Bengal's political dynamics.
May 30, 2026, 16:12 IST
CID's Unexpected Visit to TMC Leader's Home
A team of four officials from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) made an unannounced visit to the official residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, known as 'Shantiniketan', on Saturday afternoon. This marks the second time in less than a week that law enforcement has conducted a raid at this high-profile property located on Harish Mukherjee Road in the Bhabanipur constituency. Just four days prior, a separate team from the Kolkata Police had also visited the same premises.
The specific reason behind the CID's sudden action remains unclear. However, sources connected to the situation confirmed that Banerjee was not present at his residence during the CID's arrival. In his absence, the four-member CID team engaged in extensive questioning with a close associate of the MP who was present at the location before departing.
Political Reactions and Speculations
As of Saturday evening, neither the senior officials of the CID nor representatives of the Diamond Harbour MP have issued any official statements regarding the purpose or outcome of this meeting. The political landscape in Kolkata was taken aback on Monday when a group of six to ten Kolkata police officers unexpectedly visited Abhishek Banerjee's residence. Although officials did not provide any official explanation for this action, police personnel were seen leaving the premises with a computer monitor, fueling widespread speculation that they were dismantling parts of the surveillance network around the property.
It is believed that the team removed CCTV cameras that were originally installed for external security monitoring when Banerjee was granted specific Z+ security status. This privilege was revoked by the state government following recent changes in the political power structure in West Bengal. While Banerjee has remained silent about this visit, senior TMC MP Saugata Roy characterized it as part of a political vendetta. He stated that raids are being conducted on TMC leaders' homes across various parts of Bengal, questioning the specific allegations against Abhishek Banerjee, which remain unknown. He emphasized that without factual basis, Banerjee cannot be held accountable, expressing that this is typical of the BJP's operations throughout the state.