Mamata AITC leader Ajit Maity arrested on extortion charges

The West Bengal police on Friday (September 25, 2026) arrested Mamata All India Trinamool Congress leader Ajit Maity on charges of extortion. Mr. Maity was arrested by police personnel from Pingla police station on charges of taking money from a person named Gautam Das. According to the allegation made by Gautam Das, Mr. Maity had promised him a post in the party in return for the money.

Ajit Maity is associated with the Mamata Banerjee backed faction of Trinamool Congress. He was arrested from his residence in Kharagpur and taken to Debra police station.

Before being taken to Debra police station, Mr. Maity said, “This arrest is for political reasons. I have faith in the police and administration.”