Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan was arrested by West Bengal Police near the India-Nepal border on Monday in connection with an extortion case, officials said.
According to police sources, Khan had been on the run for several days before law enforcement agencies tracked his movements and apprehended him close to the international border.
Arrest After Days of Evasion
Investigators said Jahangir Khan had allegedly been evading arrest despite multiple efforts by the police to locate him. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams intensified their search operation and eventually detained him near the India-Nepal border.
Following his arrest, Khan was taken into custody for further questioning and legal proceedings.
Multiple Allegations Against TMC Leader
The arrest comes weeks after several criminal cases were registered against Jahangir Khan and some of his associates.
The allegations include:
- Extortion
- Criminal intimidation
- Assault
- Poll-related violence
Police officials stated that the cases are being investigated and that further details are expected to emerge during the course of the probe.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether additional arrests are likely in connection with the case. Investigators are examining the role of Khan and other individuals named in the complaints.
The arrest is being viewed as a significant development in the ongoing investigation into allegations of extortion and violence linked to political activities in the region.
Political Reactions Expected
Jahangir Khan’s arrest is likely to trigger political reactions in West Bengal, where allegations of political violence and extortion have frequently become major points of contention between rival parties.
As the investigation progresses, police are expected to gather more evidence and determine the extent of the alleged offences.
Further updates are awaited as law enforcement agencies continue their probe into the case.
