Former Kolkata councillor Tarakeswar Chakraborty arrested on cheating, forgery charges
Former Kolkata TMC councillor Tarakeswar Chakraborty has been arrested on multiple charges including cheating, forgery, and outraging the modesty of a woman. The arrest follows a series of legal actions against former TMC officials since the BJP took power in the state last month.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the shifting political landscape in West Bengal and the ongoing legal scrutiny of former municipal officials under the new administration.
Former Kolkata councillor Tarakeswar Chakraborty was arrested on Saturday (June 27, 2026) on charges of cheating, forgery, theft and outraging the modesty of a woman, police said.
The article reports on police actions and official statements without using loaded language, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the political context.
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