Kolkata: Avijit Chatterjee, the son of Naihati Municipal Chairman Ashok Chatterjee, was arrested on Saturday on multiple serious charges. These include attempted murder, rape, extortion, criminal intimidation, illegal possession of arms, and offences under the Arms Act and Explosives Act.
Court Appearance and Protests
Earlier, he was produced before the Barrackpore Sub-Divisional Court on Friday. Tension erupted outside the court premises as supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and local residents staged a protest. Angry demonstrators allegedly hurled eggs and shoes at Chatterjee while he was being escorted to court by police.
Security Measures
Police maintained strict security in the area to prevent any further disturbance. Additional forces were deployed to control the situation and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
Background
Avijit Chatterjee is the son of Ashok Chatterjee, the chairman of Naihati Municipality. The arrest came after an investigation into multiple complaints filed against him. The charges reflect a range of serious criminal activities.
Legal Proceedings
Chatterjee was presented before the court, which remanded him to police custody. Further investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the case.
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