The Saradha scam reached a critical stage even as investor suicides continued in various parts of the state causing massive unrest. Meanwhile, the state appointed Justice Shyamal Sen Commission does not even know the amount of money forfeited by Saradha Company and their ruling political associates. The investigating Kolkata Police and Bidhannagar Police are allegedly protecting Trinamool leaders and Ministers by washing away all possible evidence.
A Small Investor Commits Suicide
Having lost all confidence on the Shyamal Sen Commission and the State Government, a Saradha Investor, and mason by profession, Sushanta Sardar committed suicide in Canning, South 24 Parganas. His wife Chhaya Sardar has lodged a case against Saradha Company for abetting suicide. She informed the police that the total investment of Sushanta Sardar was meant for their daughter's marriage. He knocked the Shyamal Sen Commission's door time and again but to no avail. He even requested local Trinamool leaders number of times for help and assistance but received nothing but indifference from them. Finally, losing all confidence, he decided to commit suicide. He had a total investment of around Rs.2 lakh in Saradha and Rs.1 lakh in other chit-fund companies.
ED Eyes on Kolkata Mayor
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is closely watching Kolkata Mayor's involvement in the Saradha case. In 2013, Kolkata Municipal Corporation had issued 43 trade licenses to different Saradha enterprises. The address given by all these enterprises was the same – 455, Diamond Harbour Road. It was just a single 12x18 feet room. The list includes some non-existent companies too. ED is now investigating the amount of money transferred through these 43 fake companies. The whole issue has surprised even ED officials.