Police escorted former Trinamool Congress MLA Ramendu Singharay to Tarakeshwar, West Bengal, on Monday, June 29, 2026, for a criminal investigation [1].

The case involves allegations of theft and illegal transportation of government relief materials, as well as violations of the Arms Act [1], [2]. This development marks a significant escalation in the legal challenges facing the former legislator, who was detained in Karnataka before being transferred back to West Bengal [2].

Investigators are probing claims that Singharay was involved in the misappropriation of supplies intended for public relief [2]. The probe also includes allegations that the former MLA used a firearm to threaten supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) [2]. These specific claims have led to charges under the Arms Act [1].

Singharay, who is also referred to in some reports as Ramendu Singha Roy, was brought to the Hooghly district to face questioning by local authorities [1], [2]. Upon his arrival, he faced public demonstrations where protesters shouted "chor" — the Hindi word for thief — as he was moved into police custody [2].

The transfer from Karnataka to West Bengal was coordinated to allow the Tarakeshwar police to conduct a direct interrogation regarding the missing relief materials [1], [2]. Authorities said they have not yet released a detailed timeline for the interrogation process or specified the volume of materials allegedly stolen [2].

The case highlights ongoing tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in the region, particularly regarding the distribution of government resources and the conduct of political figures [2].

“Former TMC MLA Ramendu Singharay was escorted to Tarakeshwar for police interrogation.”

The detention and transfer of a former lawmaker to face charges involving both the misappropriation of public funds and weapons violations underscores the volatility of regional political rivalry in West Bengal. The intersection of relief-material theft and the Arms Act suggests a probe into the systemic misuse of authority and the potential use of intimidation tactics during political disputes.