Former West Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas was arrested on Tuesday evening after police registered a case over allegations that tarpaulins meant for public distribution had been illegally stocked at his residence and were being diverted elsewhere. The arrest came hours after angry protesters stormed his Krishnanagar home, pelted him with eggs, and demanded action.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Police initially escorted Biswas to Kotwali police station. Later, acting on a complaint, officers registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and formally arrested the former minister. The allegations involve the misappropriation of tarpaulins intended for distribution to the public, which were found stored at his residence in Krishnanagar, Nadia district.
Denials from Supporters
Sources close to Biswas denied the allegations. They maintained that the tarpaulins were being returned to the relevant authorities and were not being misappropriated. The former minister's supporters claim that the stockpile was part of a routine process to return unused material, and that the charges are politically motivated.
Public Outrage
The arrest followed a dramatic protest where demonstrators stormed Biswas's home, pelting him with eggs and demanding immediate action. The incident highlights public anger over alleged corruption in the distribution of relief materials. Local residents expressed outrage, calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The case has drawn significant attention in West Bengal, with opposition parties demanding a detailed inquiry. The former minister, who held portfolios during the previous Left Front government, faces legal proceedings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.
