Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested on extortion charges from his residence in Raigachi, West Bengal, on Tuesday. Dutta, who previously served as the chairman of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC), was taken into custody following a complaint filed against him. A senior police officer confirmed the arrest, stating that Dutta was apprehended without incident. The exact details of the extortion allegations have not been disclosed, but authorities are investigating the matter. This development comes amid ongoing political tensions in the state, with the TMC facing scrutiny over various corruption allegations. Dutta's legal team has yet to comment on the arrest, and further proceedings are expected in the coming days.
