CID to probe TMC worker’s death in police custody

CID to probe TMC worker’s death in police custody

Bengal orders CID probe into Birju Keot’s death in Halisahar police custody; officer suspended, OC moved to police lines; family seeks justice, aid promised.

West Bengal CID takes over probe into custodial death of former Trinamool councillor’s husband

Kolkata, August 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the investigation into the custodial death of Birju Keot, husband of former Trinamool Congress councillor of Kanchrapara Municipality Jenny Sharma Keot, following a directive from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Keot was arrested on August 6 in connection with multiple charges, including extortion and assault. He was found unconscio…