North 24 Parganas, June 13 -- Avijit Chatterjee, son of Naihati Municipal Chairman Ashok Chatterjee, has been arrested by Naihati Police on multiple charges, including attempted murder, rape, threat, extortion, illegal possession of arms, and violations of the Arms Act and the Explosives Act, officials said.

According to officials, Avijit Chatterjee was produced before the Barrackpore Subdivision Court following his arrest.

Tension prevailed outside the court premises as an agitated crowd, including supporters of BJP workers, allegedly pelted eggs and shoes at Chatterjee while he was being taken to court.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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