Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 20, 2024, Birbhum : In a significant development, Anubrata Mondal, known as the King of Birbhum, has been granted bail in a case involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi approved his release after a prolonged period of detention.
Mondal had previously secured bail in a separate case with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from the Supreme Court, but he remained in custody due to the ED’s ongoing investigation. His release comes just in time for the upcoming Puja festivities, marking a notable turn of events for his supporters.
Mondal was arrested on September 11, 2022, following a series of inquiries by both the ED and CBI. His daughter, Sukanya Mandal, who was also implicated in the case, had been held in Tihar Jail until she was granted bail just days ago.
While Anubrata Mondal is now free, the court has imposed several conditions on his bail. He is required to inform the court in advance of any changes to his residential address in the state. Additionally, he must provide his mobile phone number to the authorities.
The decision has sparked reactions across the political spectrum, with supporters celebrating his return, while critics remain wary of the ongoing legal proceedings. As Mondal prepares to return home, the community awaits to see how this development will unfold during the festive season.