Mamata AITC leader Ajit Maity arrested on extortion charges
Ajit Maity, a leader of the Trinamool Congress aligned with Mamata Banerjee, was taken into custody on allegations of extortion. Authorities say the charges relate to demands for money in exchange for political favors. Maity has denied wrongdoing, asserting that the detention is driven by political vendetta. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of the party's internal dynamics.