Kolkata Former Police Officer Shantanu Sinha Biswas Produced in Court
Former Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shantanu Sinha Biswas and real estate developer Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu were produced before the Bankshall court on Thursday as the ED custody period expired.
Shantanu's Request for 'Grade One' Prisoner Status
- Shantanu's lawyer requested the judge to grant his client the status of a 'Grade One' prisoner.
- The lawyer stated that Shantanu has a threat to his life due to the investigations he conducted in several police stations.
- Several accused have been arrested and are in jail as a result of his investigations, the lawyer added.
ED's Request for Judicial Custody
The ED's lawyer requested judicial custody of the arrested former police officer.
Unclear Motivation Behind Shantanu's Request
The ED lawyer expressed uncertainty as to why Shantanu is applying for Grade One prisoner status.
The ED lawyer said that the jail authorities should determine whether the situation for which Shantanu is applying has been created.
Sona Pappu's Lawyer Requests Proper Treatment
- Sona Pappu's lawyer also did not apply for bail.
- However, he requested the judge to provide proper treatment for his client in judicial custody.
Background of the Case
Notably, the ED arrested real estate developer Sona Pappu this month in a syndicate case.
He is accused of acquiring other people's land and property at low prices by threatening them.
The central investigation agency informed the court that a gang of three people associated with Sona Pappu was involved in this regard.
Key Figures Involved
- Businessman Joy Kamdar was also arrested in connection with the same case.
- The ED claims that Shantanu was associated with them.
Allegations Against Shantanu
The ED informed the court that it had found multiple illegal financial transactions linked to him.
On May 14, Shantanu was summoned for questioning at the CGO Complex and was subsequently arrested in the same case.