Former TMC MLA Khokon Das and four other local leaders were arrested in Purba Bardhaman district on various charges including extortion, theft of government property, and embezzlement of relief materials. Khokon Das was brought to Bardhaman police station after being arrested in Uttar Pradesh. Other leaders arrested include Masadul Rahman for stealing submersible pumps, Pranab Roy for misappropriating relief tarpaulins, and Manas Bhattacharya and Sheikh Jamal for extortion and assault. While the accused claim political vendetta, police investigations are underway. https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/bardhaman-news/arreted-tmc-leader-khokan-das-has-been-brought-to-bardhaman-police-station/200505194.cms #creator program