CID Investigates TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee in Signature Forgery Case
A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited the residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata as part of an investigation into signature forgery allegations. Banerjee has been cooperating with the inquiry, which stems from irregularities linked to a proposal in the West Bengal Assembly. The CID's visit follows a lengthy interrogation session at their headquarters. TMC officials have expressed their commitment to transparency and cooperation throughout the investigation. The case raises significant questions about the integrity of legislative processes in the state. For more details on this developing story, read the full article.
| Jun 12, 2026, 19:30 IST
CID Team Visits Abhishek Banerjee's Residence
On Friday, a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrived at the residence of Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a Member of Parliament, in Kolkata. His legal representatives were also present at the location. This visit followed a lengthy interrogation session that took place on Thursday at the CID headquarters, Bhawani Bhavan, located in the Alipur area of Kolkata, where Banerjee was questioned for approximately five and a half hours regarding the signature forgery allegations.
TMC's Response to the Investigation
TMC legislator Madan Mitra informed a news media outlet that Abhishek Banerjee is fully cooperating with the investigation and intends to continue doing so. He stated, "They (CID) have come; it is their duty, and they are here for that reason. They seek cooperation from Abhishek Banerjee, and he is providing it. He has cooperated in the past and will keep doing so."
Lack of Clarity on CID's Intentions
Debashish Roy mentioned that the CID did not disclose the purpose of their visit. He expressed, "The CID has not provided us with any information. We are unaware of their reasons for being here. Once we receive more information and comply with the regulations, we will share further details." This investigation is linked to allegations of irregularities in a proposal presented in the West Bengal Assembly.
Background of the Case
The proposal in question involved the appointment of Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Asima Patra and Naina Bandyopadhyay as Deputy LoPs, and Firhad Hakim as the Chief Whip. On May 9, Abhishek Banerjee informed the Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly that the party had made decisions regarding the appointments during a meeting of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) legislative party. Subsequently, on May 18, the principal secretary of the West Bengal Assembly requested Banerjee to provide the minutes of the meeting, the proposal, and the signatures of the legislators present during the decision-making process. On May 20, he submitted a copy of the proposal and the attendance sheet, which indicated that 70 legislators were present at the meeting held on May 6.