Fresh trouble for Abhishek, CID visits his residence in DJ comment case

A team of CID officials on Friday reached the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee as part of an ongoing investigation. The visit took place amid continued scrutiny in connection with the DJ comment case and comes shortly after Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by investigators in a separate high-profile probe. Lawyers representing Abhishek Banerjee also arrived at the residence following the arrival of the CID team.

The development coincided with a closed-door meeting between former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kalighat. Senior Trinamool Congress leaders Derek O'Brien, Kunal Ghosh and Madan Mitra were seen arriving at the residence while the discussions were underway. The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing investigative proceedings involving senior party leaders.

CID officials remained at Abhishek Banerjee's residence as legal representatives and party leaders gathered at different locations in Kolkata. Further details regarding the purpose of the visit, the scope of the inquiry and any developments arising from the interaction were not immediately available.