What Led Abhishek Banerjee to the CID Headquarters? A Deep Dive into the Signature Mismatch Case

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was summoned to the CID headquarters in Kolkata to answer questions regarding a signature mismatch case. After previously dodging summons, he was ordered by the court to comply. Arriving just before the deadline, Banerjee's appearance raises questions about the ongoing investigation. Despite the urgency, he has been granted temporary protection from arrest. This article delves into the details of the case and the court's directives, highlighting the political implications for Banerjee and his party.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 11, 2026, 19:21 IST

Abhishek Banerjee Faces CID Interrogation

Kolkata: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress and a member of the Lok Sabha, arrived at the West Bengal Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters on Thursday to undergo questioning related to a case involving discrepancies in legislators' signatures.

Earlier that day, Justice Kaushik Chanda, presiding over a single-judge vacation bench, instructed Banerjee to report to the CID office by 6 p.m. for questioning regarding the case.

The court emphasized that Banerjee had previously evaded summons on three occasions, and any further attempts to do so would not be tolerated. He was mandated to appear at the CID office by the specified time.

At the time the court's directive was issued, Banerjee was in New Delhi.

Following the ruling, he quickly returned to Kolkata, landing at the airport around 4 p.m. He first visited his home on Kalighat Road before making his way to the CID headquarters at Bhabani Bhavan, located approximately one kilometer from his residence.

Banerjee reached Bhabani Bhavan at 5:55 p.m., just five minutes before the deadline, and entered the building after signing the visitor's register, avoiding questions from the media present.

Currently, there is no indication of his arrest in this case, as the vacation bench had previously granted him interim protection from any coercive police actions, including arrest, for a period of 21 days.

The court also instructed Banerjee to fully cooperate with the CID's investigation, stating that the CID officials would have the authority to conduct raids and searches if deemed necessary.