Kolkata, Jun 17 (PTI) Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader Udayan Guha was arrested on Wednesday in Kolkata, police said.
The reason for his arrest, however, has not been disclosed
by the police.
“At this stage, we are not in a position to share information regarding the arrest. The matter is under investigation and necessary legal procedures are being followed,” a senior police officer told PTI.
Police sources said allegations against Guha were related to post-poll violence in 2021.
Guha, who was the TMC candidate from Dinhata in the 2026 assembly elections, has also been accused of extortion and cheating, they said.
“We had information that Guha was staying in a flat in Phoolbagan area of Kolkata. He was arrested from the flat,” the officer said. PTI SCH RBT
