Overview

• AAP legislator Naresh Balyan was arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a 2023 extortion case involving alleged threats to businessmen.
• An audio clip purportedly featuring Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan, discussing extortion plans, has been cited as key evidence in the case.
• The BJP has accused AAP of fostering a culture of criminality, claiming Balyan's actions reflect broader issues within the party's leadership.
• AAP leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated, alleging a conspiracy by the central government to target the party.
• The arrest comes as tensions escalate between AAP and BJP over rising crime rates and law enforcement in Delhi.