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Trinamool Congress Leader Jahangir Khan Detained on Extortion Charges Near India-Nepal Border
TMC's 'Pushpa' Jahangir Khan Arrested Near India-Nepal Border On Extortion Charges
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Jahangir Khan, a Trinamool Congress leader and associate of MP Abhishek Banerjee, was arrested by Kolkata Police's Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. He faces multiple FIRs, including extortion and tampering with EVMs during the Falta elections.
- 01Jahangir Khan was arrested after being on the run for several days.
- 02He is linked to multiple FIRs, including allegations of extortion and tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs).
- 03Khan is a close aide of Abhishek Banerjee, TMC's general secretary.
- 04Over seven criminal cases have been filed against him at the Falta police station.
- 05His arrest followed a surveillance operation by the West Bengal Police based on intelligence inputs.
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Jahangir Khan, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and aide to MP Abhishek Banerjee, was apprehended by the Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF) near the India-Nepal border after evading capture for several days. His arrest is linked to multiple FIRs, including serious allegations of extortion and tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the recent Falta elections. In total, more than seven criminal cases have been filed against Khan at the Falta police station, encompassing charges of political violence, criminal intimidation, and disturbing public order. The West Bengal Police had been monitoring his whereabouts based on intelligence before executing the arrest operation.
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Khan's arrest may influence local political dynamics and law enforcement in West Bengal.
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