Journalist Mahesh Langa Arrested In Alleged GST Scam Case: Report

According to reports, Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa along with about a dozen other suspects in an alleged GST scam. Langa’s arrest has been criticised by many journalists on social media as he is known as he is known as critical of the governments in Gujarat and the Centre.

“This is shocking police action. Mahesh Langa is a fiercely independent journalist. I hope the courts do the right thing,” said journalist and columnist Nidhi Razdan on an X post.

“A journalist that doesn’t pander to the powers that be… Mahesh Langa. I have known him for last two decades,” wrote another journalist Nitin Sethi.

“Mahesh Langa is a one of the best journos currently in Gujarat. Hope he emerges from this,” said journalist Gargi Rawat.