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Crime
BJP Leader Arrested for Occupying New Town Flat, Owner Claims ₹16 Lakh Unpaid Rent
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 02:19 PM
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A BJP leader was taken into custody after police raided a flat in New Town, Kolkata, where the property owner alleges the politician has been living without paying ₹16 lakh in rent.
Police arrested a BJP leader in New Town, Kolkata, after a raid on a residential flat that the owner claims has been occupied without rent for months. The owner alleges that the politician owes ₹16 lakh in unpaid rent and has refused to vacate the premises.
During the operation, local residents expressed their frustration by pelting eggs at the police officers, reflecting the anger of the community over the alleged unlawful occupation. The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of property disputes involving political figures.
The arrest was carried out under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and the BJP leader has been booked for unlawful possession of property. Authorities have stated that the case will be examined in court, and the accused may face charges related to trespassing and non-payment of rent.
This development adds to the growing scrutiny of political leaders in India who are accused of misusing their influence in legal matters. The case is expected to be heard by a local magistrate in the coming weeks.
During the operation, local residents expressed their frustration by pelting eggs at the police officers, reflecting the anger of the community over the alleged unlawful occupation. The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of property disputes involving political figures.
The arrest was carried out under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and the BJP leader has been booked for unlawful possession of property. Authorities have stated that the case will be examined in court, and the accused may face charges related to trespassing and non-payment of rent.
This development adds to the growing scrutiny of political leaders in India who are accused of misusing their influence in legal matters. The case is expected to be heard by a local magistrate in the coming weeks.