India, Jan. 25 -- A day after the BJP Mandal president of Barjala Assembly constituency in West Tripura district was arrested for his alleged links with land mafia rackets, the Tripura Pradesh BJP on Sunday suspended him from the party.

According to an executive order issued by the BJP Tripura Pradesh unit, Rajib Saha has been placed under suspension with immediate effect.

"As per the direction of the Hon'ble State president, BJP, Tripura Pradesh, Rajib Bhattacharjee, MP (RS), Rajib Saha, president, 4-Barjala Mandal Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is placed under suspension with immediate effect for his alleged involvement and arrest by police on January 24, in connection with criminal activities," the order, signed by BJP Gene...