Main accused arrested in Kolkata attack on real estate agent who refused ‘blackmail offer’ | Kolkata News

According to police and Sarkar, a group of men with links to a local TMC worker demanded Rs 500,000 (about 450,000 euros) to vacate a plot of land in Rajendra Nath Roychowdhury Lane in Sithi, where the realtor was working on the construction of a multi-storey building.

Video footage shows the attackers arriving on motorcycles, ransacking the broker’s office and stealing money and a ring.

Sarkar says the attackers have links to Jayant Singh, a controversial TMC strongman with a history of violence.

TMC deputy mayor Atin Ghosh, who was also named by Sarkar, said he was unaware of the incident.

In this case, six people were arrested for extortion, assault and grievous bodily harm. They are being held in custody until July 18.