BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant development, women leaders of the BJP, on the way to unrest-hit Sandeshkhali, were stopped by the Security Forces at Kolkata's New Town on 7th March, Thursday.
Moreover, the BJP leaders were seen arguing with the security personnel. BJP MLA Locket Chatterjee was also present among the BJP leaders.
Yesterday, the CBI took over Sandeshkhali's accused Shahjahan Sheikh's custody from the West Bengal CID after the second order of the Calcutta High Court.
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.
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