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Senior Kolkata Cop Arrested In Extortion Case, Was Evading Probe ED
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas was arrested by the ED in a money laundering probe linked to a criminal syndicate. The ED had previously raided his premises, issued a lookout after he evaded summons, and he was questioned this morning, with a court production planned for tomorrow. Background notes include his prior role at Kalighat Police Station and political reactions to the development.
Why It Matters
The case links police officials with alleged criminal networks and political actors, illustrating ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Bengal and raising questions about accountability in law enforcement.
Timeline
9 Events
Biswas to be produced in court
May 15, 2026
Biswas will be produced in court on May 15, 2026.
BJP reaction to the development
May 14, 2026
The BJP described the development as continuing action against the corrupt in Bengal under the new government.
Biswas appears for ED questioning; arrest
May 14, 2026
Shantanu Sinha Biswas appeared for questioning at the ED's office at CGO Complex in Kolkata and was taken into custody after more than 10 hours of interrogation.
Biswas previously OC of Kalighat Police Station
May 2026
Biswas had earlier served as the officer-in-charge at Kalighat Police Station, covering the area where Mamata Banerjee resides.
Lookout notice issued after evading ED summons
May 2026
A lookout notice was issued against Biswas after he evaded multiple ED summons.
DCP summoned in sand smuggling probe
April 2026
Last month, Biswas was summoned in a sand smuggling probe, but his lawyer visited the ED office instead and sought time.
A day later: Biswas summoned to CGO Complex
April 2026
A day after the Fern Road raid, Biswas and his two sons were summoned to the CGO complex, but none appeared.
ED raid on Biswas's Fern Road residence
April 2026
ED officers conducted a raid at Biswas's residence on Fern Road; the search began early in the morning and ended around 2 am.
ED raids linked to Sona Pappu alias Poddar in Kolkata
April 2026
The Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to the criminal syndicate run by Sona Pappu alias Biswajit Poddar in Anandapur, Alipore, and Ballygunje, Kolkata.