TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Skips Third CID Summons in Signature Forgery Case
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee failed to appear for the third time before West Bengal's Criminal Investigation Department in a signature forgery investigation, citing prior commitments in Delhi and an ongoing high court appeal. The CID had issued a strict summons giving him 24 hours to appear after repeated adjournment requests. The case involves alleged signature forgery, and Banerjee's repeated non-compliance has drawn scrutiny from investigators.
Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee skipped a CID summons on Tuesday in an ongoing signature forgery investigation, marking his third absence. The state's Criminal Investigation Department had issued a final notice stating there was little ground for further adjournment after Banerjee repeatedly requested delays, citing his presence at an INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi and a pending Calcutta High Court hearing on the matter. When CID officials visited his Kalighat residence on Monday evening to serve the summons, they found the main gate locked and conducted videography of the premises before issuing a notice requiring his appearance within 24 hours. Banerjee had previously written to the CID explaining his unavailability and requesting a fresh date for questioning. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities indicating they will not grant additional extensions.
What's missing
The report does not detail the specific allegations in the signature forgery case, the timeline of when the investigation began, or the nature of the documents allegedly involved. Additionally, there is limited context on the typical procedures for handling repeated non-compliance with CID summons or potential legal consequences Banerjee might face.
How coverage differed
The Times of India report presents the facts in a straightforward manner without editorial commentary, focusing on the procedural aspects of the case and Banerjee's stated reasons for non-compliance. Different sources may emphasize either the legitimacy of his legal appeals and political commitments or the pattern of non-cooperation with investigators, depending on their political alignment.
What different sources said
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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips Bengal CID’s third notice in signature ‘forgery’ case
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