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Kolkata Police Cite Arms Act in Arrest of TMC Heir Over Real‑Estate Threats
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July 28, 2026
09:22 AM
The arrest of Samrat Mukherjee includes several provisions of the Arms Act, according to Kolkata police. The suspect, identified as the son of former TMC councilor Bijnalal Mukherjee, is accused of threatening a property developer to extract about 34 lakh rupees, prompting charges of extortion, intimidation and illegal possession of weapons.
