Nandigram by-election: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody
- On Saturday, the Haldia Subdivisional Court remanded Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan to judicial custody until October 3, following his Friday arrest in Chandipur on four pending warrants from 2007.
- The West Bengal Police executed four non-bailable warrants alleging Pradhan's involvement in 2007 cases including murder and rioting, while prosecutors maintained he had been absconding for 19 years.
- Opposition parties, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress, alleged the arrest constitutes political targeting ahead of the October 6 election, while the Bharatiya Janata Party rejected these claims as unrelated to politics.
- The 14-day custody period leaves Pradhan with only one day to campaign before canvassing ends for the October 6 bypoll, prompting the Congress to organize a protest rally in Kolkata.
- Pradhan's arrest followed former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announcing her support for the Congress candidate after her own party's nominee withdrew, ahead of the October 6 Nandigram vote.
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Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate in 14-day judicial custody
Haldia (West Bengal): The Congress’ Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan was on Saturday, September 19, sent to judicial custody till October 3 by a local court, a day after his arrest on multiple charges, including murder, that dates back 19 years. Pradhan was produced before the Haldia Subdivisional Court following his arrest on Friday. The West Bengal Police said Pradhan was arrested based on four pending arrest warrants for his alleged i…
Cong's Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day custody in 19-yr-old case
Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been sent to judicial custody until October 3 after his arrest on charges including murder, dating back 19 years. Police stated the arrest was based on four pending warrants related to the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement. Both Congress and Trinamool Congress allege political targeting ahead of the October 6 bypoll, while BJP denies the claims.
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