Kolkata, November 10 (TNA) Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Monday evening while allegedly attempting to board a flight to Mumbai.
The Canning West MLA was detained by a special team of Baruipur district police in connection with multiple cases, including allegations of rape, extortion, cheating, criminal conspiracy and post-poll violence.
Arrest at Airport
Police said Das had been absconding and was intercepted at the airport as he prepared to catch a Mumbai-bound flight. Police took him into custody and are bringing him to Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district. He is expected to be produced before a court later today.
Allegations in FIR
Das is an accused in Case No. 561/2026, registered at Canning police station on September 5, 2026. The case includes charges under Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 420 (cheating), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
According to police sources, the complainant alleged that Das demanded ₹4 lakh from her husband before the 2023 panchayat elections, claiming it was needed to secure an election ticket. The allegations also include land occupation, extortion and misuse of political influence.
Investigation Underway
The arrest follows a police investigation initiated after a woman accused the MLA of rape in 2023. Investigators are examining the allegations, collecting evidence and verifying the circumstances surrounding the cases.
The allegations against Das are currently under investigation and have not been tested in court. Police said further legal proceedings would depend on the evidence and the court’s directions.