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Kolkata Councillor Sushanta Ghosh: ₹3 Crore Hawker Extortion Case, Absconder Notice Issued

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  Kolkata Councillor Sushanta Ghosh faces ₹3 Crore extortion case.  Police allege he collected money from hawkers in Anandapur area every month.  Total amount is around ₹3 Crore over several years. After the case was filed, Sushanta Ghosh fled to Odisha.  Kolkata Court issued Absconder Notice against him.  Arrest warrant was also issued by the court. His driver was arrested from Odisha by police.  During interrogation, driver confessed about money collection. This incident has created political tension in West Bengal.  Opposition parties are blaming ruling party for corruption. **Allegations and Police Investigation** According to police sources, the extortion racket was running for several years in Anandapur and nearby areas.  Hawkers were forced to pay monthly amounts ranging from ₹5000 to ₹20000 depending on their business size.  The total collection is estimated to be around ₹3 Crore.  Police have collected bank transaction records a...