Birbhum Police paste court summons on absconding Tulu Mondal's home
Synopsis
A stone quarry owner who rose from daily wages to allegedly stashing ₹28 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold through a relative is now a fugitive with a red-corner notice and a court deadline of 14 August to surrender — or face proclaimed offender status and full property confiscation. The ED is circling too, and his ties to jailed TMC strongman Anubrata Mondal make this a politically charged case to watch.
Key Takeaways
Birbhum District Police pasted a court-issued Hulia on the sealed home of absconding quarry owner Tulu Mondal in Suri on 13 August 2025 .
Tulu faces charges of organised crime , destruction of evidence , and criminal breach of trust ; a red-corner notice was issued last week. ₹28 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold (valued at ~ ₹22 crore ) were recovered from his relative Minar Mondal , who admitted the assets belonged to Tulu.
Tulu must appear before the Birbhum district court by 10 a.m. on 14 August or be declared a 'proclaimed offender' , triggering property confiscation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun preparatory steps for a parallel money-laundering probe.
Tulu's name was previously linked to the cattle smuggling scam involving TMC's former Birbhum chief Anubrata Mondal in 2022 .
The Birbhum District Police in West Bengal on Thursday, 13 August 2025, pasted a court-issued summons — locally known as a 'Hulia' — on the wall of the sealed residence of absconding stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal, alias Mohammad Nazibuddin, in Suri, Birbhum district. A red-corner notice against Mondal had already been issued the previous week, placing him firmly in the crosshairs of both state and central agencies.
What the Court Notice Demands
The Hulia, issued in both English and Bengali, directs Tulu to present himself physically before the issuing district court in Birbhum by 10 a.m. on 14 August. Should he fail to comply within that deadline, the court will formally designate him a 'proclaimed offender' — a classification that triggers the next legal step: the confiscation of all his properties.
The notice explicitly states that Tulu faces charges of organised crime, destruction of evidence, and criminal breach of trust, and that he is deliberately evading arrest. A district police officer confirmed that the existing red-corner notice effectively bars him from fleeing through any international border — whether by air, sea, or land.
The ₹28 Crore Cash and Gold Recovery
Tulu came under intense scrutiny after a dramatic seizure earlier this month from the residence of his close relative, Minar Mondal. Investigators recovered cash worth ₹28 crore and 15 kilograms of gold — with an estimated market value of approximately ₹22 crore — from Minar's home. During interrogation, Minar reportedly admitted that both the cash and gold belonged to Tulu and that he had merely been tasked with safekeeping them.
The Birbhum District Police subsequently sealed Tulu's residence in Suri and issued the Hulia from a district court. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also begun preparatory steps to launch a parallel probe, with central agency officials currently collecting case-related information from the district police.
A Rapid Rise and Political Connections
Tulu Mondal's trajectory — from daily wage earner to a man allegedly holding assets worth over ₹50 crore — is closely linked, according to investigators, to his proximity to Anubrata Mondal, the erstwhile district president of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Birbhum. Anubrata had previously spent months in custody after being arrested by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the ED in connection with the multi-crore cattle smuggling scam in West Bengal. He is currently aligned with the 'rebel but majority' faction within TMC led by Ritabrata Banerjee.
Tulu's name had surfaced in the same cattle smuggling case as far back as 2022, when the ED raided his house and office. This is not his first brush with central agencies, making the current escalation a significant intensification of that earlier scrutiny.
What Happens Next
If Tulu fails to appear before the Birbhum court by the stipulated deadline, the proclaimed offender tag would legally enable authorities to move swiftly on property confiscation proceedings. The ED's parallel investigation adds another layer of jeopardy, as any money-laundering angle could result in attachment of assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators are expected to formally record their findings within days.
Point of View
Now spanning both state police and ED jurisdictions, suggests this is not a routine local crime case. What mainstream coverage underplays is the timing: the escalation comes as Anubrata Mondal's own legal battles continue and his faction within TMC is in open revolt. Whether the investigation follows the money all the way up the chain, or stops at the quarry owner, will be the real test of institutional resolve.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tulu Mondal and why is he wanted by police?
Tulu Mondal, also known as Mohammad Nazibuddin, is a stone quarry owner from Suri in Birbhum district, West Bengal, who is currently absconding. He is wanted by the Birbhum District Police and the Enforcement Directorate following the recovery of ₹28 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold from the home of his relative, Minar Mondal, who admitted the assets belonged to Tulu.
What is a 'Hulia' and what does it mean for Tulu Mondal?
A Hulia is a court-issued notice or warrant containing a description of a fugitive suspect. In Tulu Mondal's case, it directs him to appear before the Birbhum district court by 10 a.m. on 14 August; failure to comply will result in him being declared a 'proclaimed offender', which enables authorities to initiate confiscation of all his properties.
What charges does Tulu Mondal face?
According to the Hulia, Tulu Mondal faces charges of organised crime, destruction of evidence, and criminal breach of trust. An arrest warrant has been issued against him, and he is described as hiding to evade arrest.
What is Tulu Mondal's connection to Anubrata Mondal and the cattle smuggling case?
Tulu Mondal is reported to have been a close confidant of Anubrata Mondal, the former Birbhum district chief of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Tulu's name surfaced in the cattle smuggling scam in 2022, when the ED raided his house and office. Anubrata himself was arrested by the CBI and ED in connection with that case.
Is the Enforcement Directorate also investigating Tulu Mondal?
Yes. The ED has begun preparatory steps to launch a probe against Tulu Mondal. Central agency officials are currently gathering case information from the Birbhum District Police, indicating a likely money-laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
