TMC leader Ashish Chakraborty, accused of extortion and threats, was called chor by a mob as his home and car were vandalised during his arrest amidst heavy security.
Chakraborty has been accused of extortion
Jun 02, 2026
10:53 am
What's the storyTrinamool Congress (TMC) councilor Ashish Chakraborty was arrested by the police near Barrackpore, West Bengal, this week. He has been accused of extortion and criminal intimidation.
As he was being taken into custody, a mob gathered outside his house chanting "chor, chor" (thief).
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