Police, Central Forces Conduct 4-Hour Predawn Raid At Abhishek Banerjee’s Residence; TMC Cries Vendetta

Summary

Police and central forces conducted a four-hour predawn raid at the residence of Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC MP, in search of his close aide Sumit Roy, who is wanted in connection with a financial fraud case. The operation, which began shortly after three am, triggered a confrontation with the TMC alleging political vendetta. Former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who is Abhishek's aunt, rushed to his residence and remained there during the search, which ultimately did not locate Roy.