Partha Chatterjee’s son-in-law turns witness, secret testimony shakes up Bengal SSC scam case

Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya turns approver, secretly testifies in Kolkata court, admitting pressure from Partha Chatterjee in scam
ED traces land deals linked to Bhattacharya’s firms, imposes travel restrictions, and investigates financial transactions in recruitment case
Two more witnesses to testify on March 26 and 31, potentially adding more evidence against Partha Chatterjee’s alleged corruption

A major twist has emerged in the investigation of the teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata. Former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee’s son-in-law, Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya, has decided to turn approver before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and has now secretly recorded his testimony. This move could further escalate Partha Chatterjee’s troubles.

Some time ago, Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya had submitted an application in court expressing his willingness to become an approver, which was accepted by the special ED court at Bankshall. Following this, the court directed him to record his confidential testimony before the 20th Judicial Magistrate of the Metropolitan and District Court. On Tuesday, he recorded his testimony in court.

According to the ED, two more witnesses may appear in court against Partha Chatterjee on March 26 and 31 in connection with this case. The ED alleges that Partha Chatterjee involved his wife, daughter, and son-in-law in this corruption. During the investigation, documents related to a private school in the Pingla area of West Medinipur revealed the names of Partha Chatterjee’s daughter and son-in-law.

It was also found that Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya, while residing in the U.S., operated multiple companies and trusts through which large-scale land purchases were made. According to ED sources, during interrogation, Kalyanmoy admitted that he was forced into the corruption under Partha Chatterjee’s pressure. During the investigation, restrictions were placed on his foreign travel, and he is currently not allowed to leave Kolkata without court permission.

After his secret testimony, there is speculation that he may seek permission to travel abroad. Experts believe that Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya’s testimony could significantly strengthen the case against Partha Chatterjee. If other witnesses also testify against him in court, the investigating agencies will have a strong opportunity to gather concrete evidence against him.

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