Former TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Arrested Near Nepal Border After Days on the Run
New Delhi: In a significant development, West Bengal Police on Monday arrested former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Falta Assembly election candidate Jahangir Khan near the Nepal border after an extensive search operation. Authorities believe Khan was attempting to leave the country when he was intercepted by the police.
According to officials, Khan had been absconding for several days and was wanted in connection with multiple cases registered at Falta Police Station in South 24 Parganas district. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a Special Task Force (STF) team tracked his movements and carried out an early morning operation that led to his arrest.
The arrest comes amid heightened political attention in West Bengal following controversies surrounding the recent Assembly elections. Investigators are now expected to question Khan regarding the allegations and the cases pending against him.
Police officials stated that further investigation is underway and additional details may emerge as the probe progresses.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets
