Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kirti Azad Seeks Anticipatory Bail in Rs 15 Lakh Case
Kirti Azad has asked the Calcutta High Court for protection from arrest.
The request is connected to an alleged extortion case involving Rs 15 lakh.
The alleged incident was reported in Durgapur.
Azad says he was in another city that day.
He gave the court flight records to support his statement.
He also said the complaint was filed about 15 months after the alleged incident.
Azad pointed out that there is no proof that money was actually exchanged.
He said he will cooperate with investigators and does not need to be questioned in custody.
TMC MP Kirti Azad has approached the Calcutta High Court for anticipatory bail.
The case concerns an alleged Rs 15 lakh extortion incident in Durgapur.
Azad says he was not in Durgapur when the alleged incident occurred.
He submitted flight records to support his claim that he was in another city.
Azad questioned the 15-month delay in filing the FIR and said no money exchange has been proved.
- Who
- TMC MP Kirti Azad is seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the alleged extortion case.
- What
- Azad has petitioned for protection from arrest in a case involving an alleged Rs 15 lakh extortion demand.
- When
- The FIR was filed nearly 15 months after the alleged incident; the exact dates were not stated.
- Where
- The alleged incident concerns Durgapur, while the petition was filed before the Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- Azad says he was elsewhere, questions the delayed FIR and the lack of proof that money changed hands, and says he will cooperate without custodial interrogation.
- Petitioner
- Kirti Azad
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Case allegation
- Extortion of Rs 15 lakh
- Alleged location
- Durgapur
- FIR timing
- Filed nearly 15 months after the alleged incident
- Defense evidence
- Flight travel records submitted to support Azad's alibi
- Azad's position
- He says he will cooperate with the investigation and does not require custodial interrogation