Sabyasachi Dutta, the former Mayor of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, was arrested by the Bidhannagar North Police on allegations of extorting ₹1 crore from a businessman. Dutta, who has switched political allegiances multiple times, was set to appear in court following his arrest. This incident is part of a larger trend in West Bengal, where law enforcement agencies have recently detained several political figures for various offenses. Notably, former TMC MLA Jahangir Khan was arrested in a separate case, with West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul emphasizing that those accused of corruption will face consequences. The TMC is currently experiencing internal strife, as nearly 20 of its Members of Parliament have indicated intentions to break away and join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Investigations into these cases are ongoing, highlighting a turbulent period for the TMC in West Bengal.