Crime & Law · India
Former Kolkata Councillor Arrested in Extortion Case, Later Granted Bail
Former Kolkata Councillor Shams Iqbal Anil was arrested in connection with a ₹70 lakh extortion case. Police sources indicated this arrest raised the number of councillors facing criminal charges to 10. However, Iqbal was granted bail shortly after his arrest when the complainant withdrew their allegations.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 3 · Right 1 n = 6
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): LiveLaw, The Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (1): The Pioneer