"During investigation of the ED attack case, information was received that the items lost by the ED team and other incriminating articles may be hidden at the residence of an associate of Sheikh at Sandeshkhali. Accordingly, the CBI team along with CRPF personnel searched two premises at Sandeshkhali village today," the central agency said in a statement.
Sandeshkhali villagers celebrate the arrest of Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of sexual assault and land grabbing. The arrest prompts joyous Holi celebrations with firecrackers. Villagers, particularly women, had protested against the alleged crimes. Opposition parties, including BJP and CPI-M, express solidarity. Trinamool leadership welcomes the arrest, aligning it with "Raj dharma" and emphasizing faith in the police and administration.
He has been booked under Section 147, 148 and 149, people in the know said. Amid high security, Shajahan was brought to court lock up early morning to avoid any tension. ADG South Bengal Supratim Sarkar said Shahjahan couldn t be arrested due to "legal obligation".
A Trinamool leader, Bijan Das, was allegedly shot dead in West Bengal. Manav Kalyan Majumdar, a TMC party leader, alleged an opposition conspiracy behind the murder and urged the government to take immediate action for justice.
India Business News: A Trinamool leader from Ashoknagar was allegedly shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Monday. The victim, identified as Bijan Das, was the deputy head of Guma 1 panchayat. TMC party leader Manav Kalyan Majumdar alleged that the opposition was behind the murder to create fear among the ruling party leaders.