Calcutta HC Orders CID To Transfer Shahjahan's Custody To CBI

BY A STAFF REPORTER: For the second time in a row, Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal CID to hand over Shahjahan Sheikh's custody to the CBI by 4:15 PM on 6th March, Wednesday. 

Moreover, A CBI team went to Bhawani Bhawan to take over Shahjahan's custody from the Bengal CID as per the Calcutta High Court's order yesterday. However, the Bengal CID refused to transfer the custody as the West Bengal government has moved to the Supreme Court challenging the HC's verdict. 

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday transferred the Sandeshkhali case including the attack on ED sleuths and allegations on Shahjahan Sheikh to the Central Bureau of Investigation. 

Prime accused in the Sandeshkhali matter, Shahjahan Sheikh was arrested on 29th February, Thursday. He was suspended for six years by the Trinamool Congress. 

A village located in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Sandeshkhali is witnessing significant clashes and violence following allegations of systematic sexual exploitations and land-grabbing committed by TMC leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh, Shibu Hazara and Uttam Sardar. Shahjahan Sheikh remained absconding since 5th January after an ED team was attacked by a large mob while conducting raids at Shahjahan's residence.