2nd FIR against Abhishek Banerjee in Sebaashray health camp case
Synopsis
A second FIR in four days against TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over the Sebaashray health camp — now backed by 16 complaints and charges under five separate laws — marks a sharp legal escalation targeting one of Bengal's most powerful political figures. With two co-accused already arrested and the camp's funding under investigation, the case is widening fast.
Key Takeaways
A second FIR was filed against Abhishek Banerjee at Bishnupur police station on 5 July 2025 over the Sebaashray health camp.
The complaint was filed by local BJP leader Abhijit Das (Bobby) ; Banerjee is named the main organiser .
Co-accused include absconding aide Sumit Roy , TMC candidate Jahangir Khan , and former TMC MLA Dilip Mandal .
Police have recorded 16 complaints against the Sebaashray and Sebaashray 2 camps.
The FIR invokes 5 laws including the BNS, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, PCPNDT Act, NMC Act, and the West Bengal Clinical Establishments Act.
The first FIR was filed at Diamond Harbour police station on 2 July 2025 ; the source of camp funds is under investigation.
A second First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the Sebaashray health camp controversy in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The Bishnupur police station registered the fresh case on Saturday night, 5 July 2025, based on a complaint by local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Abhijit Das, also known as Bobby.
Key Developments in the Case
The second FIR names Abhishek Banerjee as the primary accused, along with his absconding executive assistant Sumit Roy, TMC's Falta constituency candidate Jahangir Khan, and former TMC MLA Dilip Mandal. Several others — including Ayan Ghosh Dastidar, Shamim Ahmed, Gautam Adhikari, Mehbabur Gayen, Nabkumar Betal, and Baban Ghazi — as well as multiple organisations have also been named. Police have additionally listed unidentified organisers, doctors, health workers, and government employees as accused.
The case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994; the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019; and the West Bengal Clinical Establishments (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) Act, 2017.
What the Sebaashray Initiative Was
Banerjee had launched the Sebaashray initiative to provide free medical treatment to residents of his Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. The programme was subsequently extended to other locations across West Bengal. According to police, a total of 16 complaints have been received against the Sebaashray and Sebaashray 2 health camps.
Complainants allege that the camps were organised without mandatory regulatory permissions — including approvals for medicines and medical equipment — thereby putting the lives of ordinary citizens at risk. Allegations include criminal conspiracy, cheating, fraud, illegal provision of medical services, and unauthorised use of diagnostic equipment.
Role Attributed to Banerjee
According to police, the chargesheet identifies Banerjee as the main organiser of the health camps, alleging his involvement in the planning, management, and implementation of the programme in his capacity as a public figure. His precise role is currently under investigation. The source of funds used to organise the camps is also being probed.
There was no official response from Abhishek Banerjee over the development as of Sunday.
Timeline and Prior Arrests
The first FIR in this matter was filed at Diamond Harbour police station on Thursday, 2 July 2025. Of the accused named in the second FIR, Jahangir Khan and Dilip Mandal have already been arrested in separate cases, while Sumit Roy remains at large. This is the second such formal complaint within four days, signalling an escalating legal challenge for the TMC leadership ahead of state elections.
Point of View
16 complaints, and charges spanning five separate laws — the Sebaashray case is no longer a peripheral controversy for Abhishek Banerjee; it is a direct legal threat to the TMC's second-in-command. What makes this unusual is the breadth of the statutory net: invoking the PCPNDT Act alongside the Drugs and Cosmetics Act suggests investigators are probing not just administrative lapses but potentially serious clinical violations. The funding inquiry adds a financial dimension that could prove harder to contain than the procedural allegations. With Banerjee maintaining silence and two co-accused already in custody, the political pressure on the TMC in South 24 Parganas — Banerjee's own stronghold — is building at an uncomfortable pace.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sebaashray health camp case about?
The Sebaashray case involves allegations that TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee organised free medical camps in his Diamond Harbour constituency without mandatory regulatory permissions, including approvals for medicines and diagnostic equipment. Complainants allege criminal conspiracy, fraud, and illegal provision of medical services, putting ordinary citizens at risk.
Why was a second FIR filed against Abhishek Banerjee?
The second FIR was filed at Bishnupur police station on 5 July 2025 based on a complaint by BJP leader Abhijit Das (Bobby), following 16 cumulative complaints against the Sebaashray and Sebaashray 2 camps. It follows the first FIR lodged at Diamond Harbour police station on 2 July 2025.
Who else is named in the Sebaashray FIR?
Apart from Abhishek Banerjee, the FIR names his absconding executive assistant Sumit Roy, TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan, former TMC MLA Dilip Mandal, and several others including Ayan Ghosh Dastidar, Shamim Ahmed, Gautam Adhikari, and multiple organisations. Unidentified organisers, doctors, health workers, and government employees are also named.
Under which laws has the Sebaashray FIR been registered?
The FIR invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, the PCPNDT Act 1994, the National Medical Commission Act 2019, and the West Bengal Clinical Establishments Act 2017.
Have any accused in the Sebaashray case been arrested?
Yes — Jahangir Khan and Dilip Mandal have already been arrested in separate cases. Sumit Roy, Banerjee's executive assistant, is reportedly absconding. The source of funds used to organise the health camps is currently under police investigation.
