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Jailed Meghalaya BJP Leader Arrested Third Time For Extorting Money

Bernard N Marak was accused of committing offences involving extortion and cheating.(File)Shillong: The BJP's Meghalaya Vice-President Bernard N Marak, who is in jail in connection with two cases including one of running a sex racket from his farmhouse, was arrested in a third case, a police officer said on Thursday.In the new case, Bernard N Marak was charged with extortion, cheating and forgery.He was arrested on Wednesday and a court in West Garo Hills district remanded him to five days of police custody.West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Singh said the BJP leader was arrested for his alleged involvement in extorting money from traders leading to a rise in prices of certain food items.Bernard N Marak was accused of committing offences under IPC sections involving ext...