Mohali, April 1 -- AAP leader Rakesh Kumar Soman arrested on Monday in a Rs.13.09-crore land fraud case, was sent to two-day police remand on Tuesday after being produced before the duty magistrate. Mataur police had arrested him yesterday after he allegedly attempted to flee from the Mohali court complex. Officers caught him near the CP-67 mall minutes after he broke away during his court appearance.

Police said custodial interrogation is required to trace the money trail, identify associates and verify property documents linked to the alleged scam. The court granted remand after hearing arguments from both sides.

The arrest followed a complaint filed by Harmanjit Singh a Mohali based real estate professional, who accused Soman and his...