BJP Leaders Arrested in Shalbagan Murder Case Amid Political Outcry
Agartala, July 22, 2025 – In a shocking revelation, the murder of Rakesh (alias Mona) in Shalbagan has been linked to an internal conflict over the distribution of drug trade proceeds. Two influential BJP leaders, Rajib Saha, a former panchayat member from East Gandhigram, and Tapas Ghosh, have been arrested by the NCC police station for their alleged involvement in the crime.
According to sources, the murder was a result of a heated altercation between local political figures and public representatives over the distribution of profits from the drug business. The dispute escalated into a violent attack, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
The police investigation revealed that the incident was planned and managed at the Oxygen Park in Shalbagan, where several local political figures and public representatives would gather to discuss their narcotics operations. The arrested BJP leaders were allegedly present at the scene but fled, leaving the victims behind.
The NCC Police have registered a case and arrested Rajib Saha and Tapas Ghosh, who have been granted three days of police custody for further interrogation. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, exposing the alleged nexus between politics and the drug mafia in the capital city.
The incident has raised concerns about the involvement of local politicians in the drug trade and the need for stricter law enforcement. The police are expected to take further action as the investigation progresses.
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