Cattle smuggling case: Supreme Court seeks CBI response on Anubrata Mondal's bail plea
India TV NewsThe Supreme Court has called upon the Central Bureau of Investigation to respond to a bail request made by Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal, who is currently in custody in connection with an alleged cattle smuggling case. The CBI has opposed his request, alleging that his release could potentially obstruct the ongoing investigation into the cattle smuggling case by influencing witnesses under scrutiny. Anubrata Mondal, a prominent Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested on August 11 of the previous year in connection with a case involving alleged cattle smuggling to Bangladesh. A High Court bench, consisting of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Ajay Kumar Gupta, observed that Mondal held significant influence and was accused of intimidating witnesses, raising concerns about potential interference in the case.