In a twist to the recently busted inter-state fake passport racket, the communally sensitive city of Akola in Maharashtra has emerged as the fourth major hub of an Afghan-led network operating across Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh.

Ahmad, who suffered a spinal fracture during the incident, said he stopped the officer as he was carrying two hand baggage weighing 16 kg, while just one, weighing 7 kg, is allowed

Bhupesh Baghel’s plea challenged the provisions of the PMLA and CrPC, particularly those relating to “further investigation”.