Tripura 26 Feb, 2025: In a significant development in the Udaipur HDFC Bank scam case, Radha Kishorepur police station constable Jayanta Saha has been arrested. He was taken into custody last night at 11 PM from the Udaipur Police Line and is currently held in the lockup of Radha Kishorepur police station.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Sarkar, the assistant manager of HDFC Bank’s Udaipur branch, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Gomati District Sessions Court for his alleged involvement in the ₹82 lakh scam.
Sources reveal that Jayanta Saha’s wife, Priyanka Paul, fled to West Bengal upon learning about the incident. Furthermore, despite being suspended by the Police Headquarters, Jayanta Saha reportedly continued attending duty, raising questions about the enforcement of disciplinary actions.
Concerns are growing among the public regarding the delayed action against those involved. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Udaipur and the District Superintendent of Police (SP) had assured that all culprits would soon be brought to justice, but many now believe these promises might remain mere words. The alleged lack of strict action could erode public trust in law enforcement.
HDFC Bank Scam: A Long-Running Fraud Since 2023
The roots of the scam trace back to 2023, when a fraudulent scheme was allegedly orchestrated under the leadership of Suman Biswas, the branch manager of HDFC Bank in Udaipur. The scam involved the systematic misappropriation of ₹82 lakh from customers’ accounts.
In a major breakthrough, Abhishek Sarkar, the assistant manager of the Udaipur branch, was finally arrested from Agartala’s Amtali area and taken to Radha Kishorepur police station for further investigation.
The case is under intense scrutiny, and more arrests are expected as the investigation unfolds.
