Kolkata, February 29, 2024 : Shahjahan Sheikh, a prominent TMC leader accused of sexual atrocities and land grab in Sandeshkhali, has been apprehended after eluding the authorities for 55 days. The arrest took place in the fish farming area of Minakhan, and Sheikh is set to appear before the Basirhat court at 2pm. Additionally, the ADG South is expected to address the media at the SDPO Minakhan office in Malancha at 9 am.
Shahjahan's arrest in ED officers assault case, complaint not pertain to 354: Police
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Initially evading law enforcement since January 5, when ED officials were attacked during a raid at his residence in relation to a ration scam, Sheikh’s arrest was inevitable after the Calcutta High Court confirmed that there was no injunction against his apprehension. The court emphasized that a stay on investigation does not equate to a stay on arrest, as Sheikh is implicated in an FIR and must face arrest.
Following the court’s decision, Sheikh was directed to be arrested by the CBI, ED, or the West Bengal Police. Reacting to this development, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh commended the Bengal police for taking action against the Sandeshkhali accused. He further called for the arrest of other individuals, including BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Mithun Chakraborty, who have been implicated in separate cases.
West Bengal Police has arrested Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan this morning.
— Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) February 29, 2024
As our Natl Gen Sec @abhishekaitc had rightly pointed out - it was a Calcutta HC stay order that had restrained the police. We had also committed that Sheikh Shahjahan would be arrested WITHIN…
The arrest of Shahjahan Sheikh, also known as ‘Betaj Badshah’ in the region, sheds light on his history of legal entanglements dating back to 2006. The TMC strongman was wanted in cases related to land grab and sexual harassment following protests in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district.
The arrest coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bengal. The swift apprehension of Sheikh showcases the commitment of the state authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability, in contrast to opposition claims of political manipulation.
রাজ্য পুলিশ তো কাজ করল।
— Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) February 29, 2024
এবার সিবিআই নারদ মামলায় CBI FIR NAMED শুভেন্দু অধিকারী এবং আলকেমিস্ট চিট ফান্ডের ব্র্যান্ড অ্যাম্বাস্যাডর মিঠুন চক্রবর্তীকে গ্রেপ্তার করুক।
এবার মহিলা কুস্তিগীরদের সঙ্গে অসভ্যতার নায়ক ব্রিজভূষণ গ্রেপ্তার হোক।
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Sandeshkhali, a hotspot for TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, has been the focal point of protests against his alleged crimes. His capture by the West Bengal Police marks a significant step towards addressing the grievances of the affected community and upholding justice in the region.