Shiv Sena Leader Arrested in Mumbai Extortion Case

Lalsingh Rajpurohit, a Shiv Sena office-bearer in Mumbai, was arrested in connection with an extortion case. Following his arrest, Rajpurohit was suspended from the Shiv Sena Shinde faction. Allegations include extortion from a road construction contractor and illegal occupation of a shop. Further investigations are ongoing.

Lalsingh Rajpurohit, a notable figure within the Shiv Sena's ranks in Mumbai, was apprehended by police in connection with an extortion charge dating back to last December, authorities confirmed on Monday.

The arrest happened late Sunday night and was followed by Rajpurohit's expulsion from the Shiv Sena's Shinde faction, an action prompted by party leader Eknath Shinde, amid intensifying scrutiny over his alleged offenses.

Rajpurohit's case involves demands made to a road construction contractor, and a separate incident where he reportedly seized a shop unlawfully. Police have also outlined charges for defrauding an elderly couple in the suburb of Kandivali, as investigations continue in these high-profile cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)