Politics
13 Jun, 2026
West Bengal: Police search Abhishek's Kolkata residence for over 4 hours
Business To Business, New Delhi, 13th June, 2026: In a major political development, police personnel accompanied by central security forces conducted a pre-dawn raid at the residence of Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata on Saturday in connection with an alleged financial fraud case, officials said.
Details of the Operation
According to officials:
- The operation began shortly after 3 a.m..
- It was led by a team from Salboni Police Station.
- Personnel from Kolkata Police assisted in the operation.
- Central forces were also present during the raid.
- The search reportedly continued for more than four hours.
The development immediately triggered strong reactions from the
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has been facing internal turmoil in recent weeks.
Following reports of the raid,
Mamata Banerjee reportedly rushed to Abhishek Banerjee's residence after being informed of the operation.
The raid comes at a sensitive time for the TMC, which has recently witnessed:
- Resignations by several MPs.
- Growing factional tensions within the party.
- Investigations involving senior party leaders.
- Political confrontations between the state and central authorities.
Authorities have indicated that the action is linked to an alleged financial fraud investigation. However, detailed information regarding the nature of the allegations, the amount involved, or the findings of the search operation has not yet been officially disclosed.
The TMC is expected to challenge the action politically, while investigating agencies are likely to provide further details as the probe progresses.
The incident has added another layer of political tension in West Bengal and is expected to intensify the ongoing confrontation between the ruling TMC and its opponents in the state and at the national level.