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CID Launches Probe into Mamata Banerjee's 2021 Leg Injury Claim
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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The Central Investigation Department has opened an inquiry into the authenticity of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim of a leg injury sustained in 2021.
Kolkata, Oct 4 (ET) – The Central Investigation Department (CID) has formally begun a probe into the veracity of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assertion that she suffered a leg injury in 2021. The agency announced the investigation after receiving a formal request from the state government to examine the circumstances surrounding the claim.
Mamata Banerjee publicly disclosed the injury during a 2021 political rally, saying it limited her mobility for several weeks. The statement was later referenced in various political debates and media reports, prompting questions about its impact on her public engagements.
According to CID officials, the inquiry will review medical records, eyewitness testimonies and any relevant correspondence from the period in question. No conclusions have been drawn yet, and the department has not disclosed the names of investigators handling the case.
Political analysts note that the probe could have ramifications for the ruling Trinamool Congress, especially as the party prepares for upcoming electoral contests. However, both the CID and the chief minister's office have emphasized that the investigation is routine and unrelated to any pending legal proceedings.
The CID has indicated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, but no timeline has been set for the final report.
Mamata Banerjee publicly disclosed the injury during a 2021 political rally, saying it limited her mobility for several weeks. The statement was later referenced in various political debates and media reports, prompting questions about its impact on her public engagements.
According to CID officials, the inquiry will review medical records, eyewitness testimonies and any relevant correspondence from the period in question. No conclusions have been drawn yet, and the department has not disclosed the names of investigators handling the case.
Political analysts note that the probe could have ramifications for the ruling Trinamool Congress, especially as the party prepares for upcoming electoral contests. However, both the CID and the chief minister's office have emphasized that the investigation is routine and unrelated to any pending legal proceedings.
The CID has indicated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, but no timeline has been set for the final report.