Transfer Underway As Shahjahan Sheikh Completes Medical Examination

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, Shahjahan Sheikh returned to Kolkata's Bhawani Bhawan Police Headquarters after undergoing a medical examination on 6th March, Wednesday.

The medical examination of the accused is a part of the handing-over procedure. This indicates that Shahjahan would be soon transferred to the CBI. 

The Calcutta High Court issued a fresh order, directing West Bengal CID to transfer the custody of Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh to the CBI by 4:15 PM today. 

#WATCH | Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh brought back to Bhabani Bhaban Police Headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal after his medical examination at SSKM hospital.



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Similarly, 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 custody as the West Bengal government has moved to the Supreme Court to challenge 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. 

The 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.