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Cycle of Impunity
Individuals or groups with political connections repeatedly engage in illegal or unethical activities, often involving corruption or obstruction of justice, facing delayed or insufficient accountability until external pressure or significant escalation occurs.
The Bureau's Forecast
The Bureau observes a consistent pattern of accountability delays for politically connected individuals.
Extrapolated from the dated record below. The Bureau guarantees the pattern, not the calendar.
The Record
- 2012 34 cases registered (murder, attempt to murder, rioting, dacoity) Bureau coverage · The Hindu
- 2017 Palash Jana murdered due to territorial disputes on Swinhoe Lane, leading to Pappu's arrest in Jalpaiguri. Pappu later released on bail despite facing 15+ criminal charges. 2024 (April 1): ED raids six locations, seizes Rs 1.47 crore cash, gold/silver jewellery (Rs 67.64 lakh), and a country-made revolver from Pappu's premises. Pappu absconds. 2024 (April 19): ED raids DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas's residence and Joy Kamdar's house, arrests Kamdar Bureau coverage · NDTV India
- 2022 Expelled from party for derogatory remarks, reinstated before elections. Son: Bureau coverage · The Hindu
- 2023 FIR for criminal intimidation Bureau coverage · The Hindu
- 2024 Accused of attempting to run over neighbors, leading to arrest/jail Bureau coverage · The Hindu
- October 2025 DIG Bhullar arrested after middleman Sharda caught accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe for settling a 2023 FIR and preventing further police action. → Extensive searches revealed Rs 7.5 crore cash, 2.5 kg gold, 26 luxury watches, 50+ property documents Bureau coverage · Indian Express
- November 2025 ED initiates probe into involvement of senior IAS, IPS officers, and politicians based on Sharda's disclosures Bureau coverage · Indian Express
- April 2026 CBI arrested two senior RCom executives (D. Vishwanath, Joint President; Anil Kalya, Vice President) → Both are in judicial custody, indicating ongoing legal action for alleged roles in managing banking operations and fund utilization Bureau coverage · The Hindu National