Crime
Eco Park Police Arrest Former BDO After Injury Incident
Former Rajganj Block Development Officer Prashant Barman was arrested in New Town near Kolkata for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injuries through rash driving, police said.
Former Rajganj Block Development Officer Prashant Barman was arrested in New Town near Kolkata for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, police officials said on Tuesday.
According to police, Barman had allegedly been absconding for several months in connection with a businessman’s murder case registered in 2025.
He was detained late Monday night by officers from Eco Park Police Station after allegations of rash and drunken driving surfaced. Police said the incident reportedly resulted in injuries to a person in the area.
Authorities stated that further legal proceedings are underway, and investigators are also examining his alleged links to the earlier murder case.
The arrest has drawn attention due to Barman’s previous role as a government official and the serious criminal allegations associated with him.
