Trouble for AAP: MLA Gets Non-Bailable Warrant in Extortion Case

Singh had informed the police about joining the probe, but failed to appear before the investigators.

A non-bailable warrant (NBW) was issued against Gulab Singh, Aam Aadmi Party’s MLA from Matiyala. Image used for representational purposes. (Photo: Reuters)

• A non-bailable warrant (NBW) was issued against Gulab Singh, Aam Aadmi Party's MLA from Matiyala, by a local court after he failed to join the police investigation in an extortion case, police said on Friday.
• Police said Singh, co-incharge of the party's Gujarat affairs, had informed Delhi police about joining the probe on 16 September, but failed to appear before the investigators.
• An NBW against Singh was obtained from the court on Thursday evening, a senior police officer said. A case under Section 384 (punishment for extortion) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Bindapur police station on 13 September.

(With inputs from IANS.)