STF NABS JAHANGIR

The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan (popularly nicknamed "Pushpa"). He was apprehended on Monday, June 8, 2026, from the Panitanki Bazar area under the Kharibari Police Station in Darjeeling district.Key Details of the OperationThe Apprehension: The STF conducted a joint raid with the Darjeeling Police team near the Indo-Nepal border. Khan was tracked down and caught right before he could cross over into Nepal. Technical surveillance and coordinate assistance from the Nepal Police aided the execution.Legal Background: Khan had been on the run and under intense law enforcement tracking for several weeks. His arrest became possible immediately after the Calcutta High Court refused to extend his interim protection.The Charges: He is a prominent political figure from the Falta constituency and faces at least seven FIRs registered at the Falta Police Station in South 24 Parganas. The allegations involve serious criminal complaints, intimidation, and poll-related violence during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.Following his arrest at the border, he is being transferred under heavy security to the State Police headquarters (Bhawani Bhawan) in Kolkata to face legal proceedings and extensive interrogation.

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