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Ex‑MLA Sujoy Hazra, Sumit Roy Charged in Salboni Land Scam

In a new development, former Member of Legislative Assembly Sujoy Hazra and businessman Sumit Roy have been formally charged in the Salboni land dispute. The chargesheet alleges that the pair used fabricated rubber stamps to forge documents related to land transactions. The case, which involves irregular land allotments in Salboni, has prompted a police investigation into possible corruption and misappropriation of public land. Authorities are reviewing the authenticity of the documents and the extent of the alleged fraud.

Ex‑MLA Sujoy Hazra, Sumit Roy Charged in Salboni Land Scam
Ex‑MLA Sujoy Hazra, Sumit Roy Charged in Salboni Land ScamPhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata

The chargesheet, filed by the police, accuses former MLA Sujoy Hazra and businessman Sumit Roy of forging rubber stamps on documents that were used to secure land in Salboni. The fabricated stamps are said to have been employed to create false records of ownership and transfer.

The Salboni land case has drawn attention to irregular land allocation practices in West Bengal. Investigators are examining the chain of documents and the parties involved to determine the scope of the alleged corruption.

Both Hazra and Roy are facing legal scrutiny, and the case is expected to proceed through the court system. The authorities have stated that further evidence will be collected to confirm the allegations.

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