Former TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta Arrested on Extortion Charges, Pelted with Eggs and Cow Dung
Sabyasachi Dutta, a former Trinamool Congress MLA and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairperson, was arrested on Tuesday on extortion charges after a businessman alleged Dutta demanded Rs 1 crore from him in 2018. Dutta denied the allegations and his lawyers challenged the arrest's legality, noting the FIR was filed after his detention. The arrest drew public anger, with crowds pelting him with eggs, cow dung, and tomatoes as he was transported to court.
Former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairperson and two-term Trinamool Congress MLA Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested early Tuesday on extortion charges based on a complaint by Salt Lake businessman Madhusudhan Chakraborty, who alleged Dutta demanded Rs 1 crore in 2018, with part of the sum allegedly paid. Police questioned Dutta at his Rajarhat residence Monday evening and brought him to Bidhannagar North police station around 10pm, arresting him at 1:30am after questioning. Dutta's legal team challenged the arrest's validity, arguing the FIR was registered on June 9, after his detention. A court remanded him in police custody for eight days. As Dutta was transported to court, crowds hurled eggs, cow dung, and tomatoes at him and police vehicles, with some protesters shouting accusations of theft. Dutta has held various political positions since 2000, including a stint with the BJP before returning to TMC.
What's missing
The article does not provide details on the identity or current status of 'Gullu,' the alleged intermediary through whom the money was reportedly collected and who is described as absconding. Additionally, the specific evidence from CCTV footage referenced by police is not detailed.
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Ex-TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta held, pelted with eggs and cow dung outside police station
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