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AAP MLA Naresh Balyan Arrested Amid Extortion Allegations

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-01T00:23:05.191283+05:30

- AAP legislator Naresh Balyan was arrested in connection with an extortion case from last year, following BJP's allegations of his involvement in extortion activities. - Balyan refuted the claims, stating he would take legal action against those spreading false information, while AAP defended him, calling the arrest a conspiracy. - An audio clip allegedly involving Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan discussing extortion has gone viral, prompting further investigation by the police. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/delhi-news-aap-mla-naresh-balyan-arrested-in-extortion-case-sanjay-singh-calls-charges-baseless-alleges-bjp-used-fake-audio-1734873), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/aap-legislator-naresh-balyan-arrested-over-extortion-case-in-delhi-police-7143187), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aap-mla-naresh-balyan-arrested-in-2023-extortion-case-party-terms-charges-baseless-101732985308353.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aap-mla-arrested-in-year-old-extortion-case-party-calls-it-illegal/articleshow/115848771.cms)

AAP legislator Naresh Balyan was arrested in connection with an extortion case from last year, following BJP's allegations of his involvement in extortion activities.
Balyan refuted the claims, stating he would take legal action against those spreading false information, while AAP defended him, calling the arrest a conspiracy.
An audio clip allegedly involving Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan discussing extortion has gone viral, prompting further investigation by the police.

Source: Abp News, Ndtv, Hindustan Times, The Economic Times