Tripura police have arrested a 37-year-old BJP leader under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged involvement with organised crime
Keshab Sarkar, a BJP leader from Jirania in West Tripura, who engages in contract work, was sent to Bishalgarh Central Jail after his arrest, Indian Express reported.
“Keshab Sarkar was detained and booked under the National Security Act. The District Magistrate issued an order based on his records and history. The detainee was sent to Bishalgarh Central Jail,” the newspaper quoted West Tripura SP Ajit Pratap Singh as saying.
West Tripura District Magistrate Sandeep Namdeo Mahatme, who ordered Sarkar’s detention under NSA, explained that the Act has a broad spectrum and a detainee doesn’t necessarily have to be involved with anti-national crimes.
“There were detailed reports on the detainee from the police, where it is said that Keshab Sarkar was involved with organised crime. He was detained on that basis and produced before the state NSA Board. The NSA Board had its last hearing on October 25,” the DM said. BJP MLA Sushanta Choudhury has slammed the decision to charge Sarkar with NSA. “Keshab is a businessman and an anti-Left soldier for long. He has been close to me since my NSUI days. I had several talks with the CM, who is also the Home Minister. I also spoke to the chief secretary and home secretary,” Choudhury said.