Asish Banerjee Death Mystery: Threat, Blackmail Angle Probed As Note And Phones Face Scrutiny

Veteran TMC leader and former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Birbhum’s Rampurhat. A note recovered from the spot has triggered questions, while Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has demanded a detailed probe into whether Banerjee was threatened or blackmailed. Investigators have been asked to verify the note’s handwriting, examine mobile phones, call records and messages, and explore his recent political distancing. Adhikari also defended Banerjee’s clean image while urging investigators to examine every possible angle.