This notably is the first relief for the journalist who is facing criminal charges filed against him at the DCB police station in Ahmedabad. However, he would continue to stay in jail as he is facing charges in 5 more cases relating to tax evasion.
This third FIR has been lodged by Pranav Shah, director of an advertising company named Khushi Enterprises, who claims that Mahesh Langa defrauded him of ₹28 lakh
Mahesh Langa leveraged his position as a journalist to engage in blackmail, settlements, and illicit business activities, reportedly earning millions through these means.
On 22nd October, the Gandhinagar Police filed a case against Mahesh Langa for the theft of confidential documents belonging to the Gujarat Maritime Board.
The Hindu 'journalist' Mahesh Langa was arrested on October 8 in connection with the GST fraud case involving over 200 illegal companies registered across the country.
Langa, a senior assistant editor with The Hindu, was booked on charges of possession of documents related to the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), confirmed Superintendent of Police (SP), Gandhinagar.