West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra, who was yesterday arrested in connection with Saradha chit-fund scam, has been remanded to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody till December 16.
Taking strong exception to Mitra's arrest in the Saradha scam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had termed it illegal and unconstitutional.
"I dare the Prime Minister and the BJP leadership to arrest me," she said while alleging vindictive politics by the Centre.
Mitra's arrest has come as a major setback for the West Bengal Government as the CBI had earlier last month arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Srinjoy Bose in connection with the scam.
