Six persons have been held so far in connection with the case. (File photo)
Kolkata:
An aide of BJP leader Rakesh Singh has been arrested in connection with the New Alipore drug seizure case, a senior police officer said on Monday.
With the fresh arrest, six persons, including two BJP leaders have been held so far in connection with the case.
The accused was arrested from a shed beside Adi Ganga canal near Orphangunge market in Watgunge police station area late on Sunday night, the officer said. He was instructed by Rakesh Singh to wait near Kidderpore Post Office with a scooter. Amrit Singh, who is wanted in the case, escaped from the post office on that scooter, the IPS officer said, adding the vehicle has been seized.