TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested at Kolkata airport
In short
TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested on Monday at Kolkata airport. A special team from Baruipur Police stopped him while he was trying to fly to Mumbai.
What the reporting says
TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested at Kolkata airport on Monday by a special team from Baruipur Police while he was trying to board a flight to Mumbai. The Economic Times summary says he faces allegations including rape, extortion and involvement in post-poll violence. The arrest comes after a period in which he had been evading law enforcement authorities.
Why it matters
TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested at Kolkata airport on Monday by a special team from Baruipur Police while he was attempting to board a flight to Mumbai. The arrest follows a period during which he had been evading law enforcement authorities.