Former Trinamool Minister Udayan Guha arrested in cheating case
Former Trinamool Congress Minister Udayan Guha has been arrested in West Bengal on charges of cheating and financial misappropriation. The case involves allegations of collecting 'cut money' for a government housing project that was never completed.
Why it matters
The arrest reflects ongoing political tensions and anti-corruption efforts in West Bengal following recent election shifts.
Former Trinamool Congress Minister Udayan Guha was arrested from his residence in Kolkata’s Phoolbagan area on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) in connection with a cheating and financial misappropriation case registered in Cooch Behar district.
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