Kolkata, June 8: West Bengal Police on Monday arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Falta Assembly constituency candidate Jahangir Khan near the India–Nepal border in North Bengal. The arrest was carried out by the Special Task Force (STF) following a search operation, according to police officials.

Police stated that Khan was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged extortion-related offences. Authorities said he had been evading law enforcement agencies for several days before being apprehended near the international border.

Jahangir Khan had attracted public attention during the recent West Bengal Assembly elections following controversies linked to the Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district. The constituency remained in the spotlight after allegations of electoral irregularities surfaced during the election process.

According to officials, multiple cases related to the matter are under investigation. Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the charges and evidence connected to the arrest.

Police sources indicated that the STF tracked Khan’s movements over several days before carrying out the operation. He is expected to be produced before the appropriate court as legal proceedings move forward.

The arrest has triggered political reactions across the state. Opposition parties have demanded a thorough investigation into all allegations linked to the Falta constituency and related developments.

Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress had not issued a detailed official statement on the arrest at the time of filing this report.

Authorities said further information is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

Note: The allegations against the accused are subject to investigation and judicial proceedings. Final conclusions will depend on the outcome of the legal process.