On the other hand, Mamata Banerjee, chief of then Trinamool Congress has described Bose’s arrest as being dubious. In her words : “Dal me kuch kala hai (there is something fishy)”.

While the arrested officer, who is under the custody of the Anti-Corruption Cell of the CBI in Delhi, insists he has been “implicated on false charges”, there is evidence that he has amassed a disproportionate amount of wealth over the years. According to the CBI, searches at Bose’s residence revealed Rs 13,79,800 in cash; investments worth Rs 33,18,500 in Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) in 12 post office branches bearing 41 accounts ; investments of Rs 35,36,059 in National Saving Certificates (NSCs), Kisan Vikas Patras (KVPs) and Fixed Deposits; and a flat worth Rs 10,50,000. In addition, the value of jewellery in his possession as well as his balances in various banks is yet to be calculated. Bose is presently spending his time in Tihar jail.