West Bengal Police arrested Sarina Bibi, wife of jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan, for allegedly orchestrating an attack on Falta police station to free her husband. Over 25 people have been arrested in connection with the June 17 incident.
Diamond Harbour Police reopened a 2020 assault case against Trinamool leader Jahangir Khan for attacking BJP leader JP Nadda. Khan, already facing multiple charges, was paraded through streets for crime scene reconstruction.
Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, also known as 'Pushpa', was paraded by police in Falta after his arrest near the India-Nepal border. He faces multiple extortion charges and was remanded to five days police custody.
West Bengal Police arrests former TMC MLA Jahangir Khan after Calcutta High Court denies interim protection; Khan was at the center of controversy in Falta constituency due to alleged irregularities during assembly elections.
TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan announced he will not contest the May 21 repoll, citing development and peace. His withdrawal comes after widespread electoral malpractice reports and a spat with an observer. His name will remain on EVMs.
TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his candidature for the Falta repoll, citing West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's development package. TMC stated it was a personal decision, alleging BJP pressure on their workers, while Adhikari claimed Khan withdrew due to lack of polling agents.
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has reportedly decided to withdraw from the upcoming re-election in West Bengal's Falta assembly segment on May 21. The party spokesperson confirmed receiving information about Khan's decision but is awaiting clarity on the reasons.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari stated TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the May 21 re-election, claiming Khan fled due to lack of polling agents. A video of Khan's alleged withdrawal is circulating.
TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination for the Falta re-poll in West Bengal, scheduled for May 21. The Election Commission had previously canceled the original polls due to severe electoral offenses.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warned TMC's Jahangir Khan, who called himself 'Pushpa', ahead of the May 21 repoll in Falta. The repoll was ordered due to EVM tampering. Counting is on May 24.
In Falta constituency of South 24 Parganas, the much-hyped confrontation between IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma (labelled 'Singham') and TMC candidate Jahangir Khan ('Pushpa') failed to materialize on polling day. Sharma traversed the constituency in a 10-vehicle convoy while Khan remained stationed in his 'control room'. EVM complaints were received—32 in Falta (20 verified), with a repoll ordered. Across Bengal, 77 complaints were filed. The encounter specialist from UP was deployed as the Election Commission's police observer, while Khan declared 'Pushpa will grow stronger'.
TMC supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling. The UP-cadre IPS officer, known as 'Singham' for his tough policing, had warned TMC candidate Jahangir Khan's family about strict action for alleged voter intimidation. Khan responded by invoking film character 'Pushpa', stating 'This is Bengal; if he is Singham, I am Pushpa'. The protest occurred in Falta, which falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.
TMC supporters in West Bengal's Falta constituency protested against police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, alleging intimidation. The officer, known for his tough reputation, warned the family of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan regarding voter interference allegations.
