Kolkata, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Kolkata Police have arrested three men accused of posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers and attempting to access confidential records at the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) office inside the security-sensitive Nizam Palace complex.
The accused have been identified as Biprashi Basu, Shubham Sarkar and Pallab Mandal. Police suspect they may be linked to a wider job fraud racket that allegedly cheated government job aspirants by promising appointments in central government departments in exchange for money.
According to police and eyewitness accounts, the trio arrived at Nizam Palace on Tuesday in a car displaying Government of India boards on its front and rear. The vehicle reportedly cleared the security check before the men proceeded to the SSC office.
Biprashi allegedly introduced himself as a Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank CBI officer, while the other two posed as inspectors. They reportedly told SSC officials that they were investigating the appointments of recently recruited candidates and sought access to documents, candidate lists and personal information.
The officials initially entertained the visitors but became suspicious when they repeatedly pressed for confidential records. Their doubts grew after examining the identity cards produced by the alleged officers. The trio were kept in a room while SSC staff questioned them and found inconsistencies in their claims.
The Bhowanipore police were alerted and a team reached the premises to take the three men into custody. Subsequent verification with the CBI established that none of them was associated with the agency.
A search of their vehicle and bags reportedly led to the recovery of several fake CBI identity cards, forged appointment letters purportedly issued by central ministries and a luxury car bearing Government of India markings.
Investigators suspect the men may have used the impersonation to obtain specific candidate records or facilitate fraudulent recruitment claims. Police are questioning them to establish the motive, identify possible accomplices and determine whether money was collected from job seekers.
The investigation is also examining the suspected racket’s links and its possible reach across West Bengal.
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