An MP-MLA Court at Bidhannagar in Kolkata on Tuesday gave an ultimatum to BJP Lok Sabha MP Saumitra Khan to appear before it in an old case, failing which, he would face arrest.
The court on Tuesday fixed July 9 as the final date for the BJP Lok Sabha MP to personally appear before it.
At the same time, the court has also ordered his arrest if he fails to appear on that day.
Saumitra Khan is currently in New Delhi and he told a section of the media that he would seek legal consultation on the issue and proceed in the matter accordingly.
The court’s deadline was in relation to a case filed against Saumitra Khan in 2023 by the Bankura police over tension in Sonamukhi area in the district.
The policeaccused the BJP MP of instigating the people and creating tension in the area and also filed a charge …