Former Trinamool Congress leader arrested in West Bengal on murder and extortion charges

Police in West Bengal announced that a former member of the Trinamool Congress has been detained on serious criminal charges. The individual was arrested after investigators linked him to a murder case and an alleged extortion racket, though details of the victims or the alleged scheme were not disclosed. Authorities said the arrest was part of a broader effort to curb political figures’ involvement in violent crime. The suspect is being held for questioning, and the case will proceed through the regular judicial process. No comment was obtained from the political party or the accused's legal counsel at the time of reporting.