Sheikh Shahjahan

The CID handed over the suspended TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali, to the CBI

Speaking at Barasat, PM Modi stated that the women of Bengal have been a beacon of hope and progress for the entire country. "The 'Shakti Swaroopa' women of the state have been leading the country in various fields. But the TMC rule has caused torture, shame, and harassment for women in the state", PM stated.

The West Bengal police which is handling the case of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan has refused to hand over his custody to the central probe agency

On Tuesday, March 5, the Calcutta High Court dismissed the SIT formed to probe the arrest of TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and handed over the probe to the CBI.

The fact-finding team was initially stopped by state administration on 25th February while they were going to Sandeshkhali.

People in Sandeshkhali who once cultivated their food grains, rice and other staple food in these lands are now forced to purchase grains from shops at exorbitant prices.

TMC leader Derek O'Brien claimed that by the time West Bengal Police was given freedom, it took two days to arrest the culprit. However, Calcutta HC had clarified that there was never any 'stay' on his arrest

Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested in Minakhan area on 29th February after he successfully evaded capture for 55 days.

Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested after 55 days of absconding and was given a judicial custody of 10 days by a municipal court.

Calcutta HC refused urgent listing for bail plea of Sheikh Shahjahan, and came down heavily on the politician for absconding for almost two months before his arrest.