CBI Arrests Shahjahan Sheikh's Brother In Sandeshkhali ED Case

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, the Central Bureau of Investigation nabbed three people including Shahjahan Sheikh's brother, Sheikh Alomgir along with Mafujar Molla, and Sirajul Molla on March 17, Sunday.

Moreover, the arrests have been made in connection with the attack on the ED case. As of now, six arrests have been made in this particular case. 

Previously, CBI made three arrests in connection with the case on March 11. The prime accused, Shahjahan Sheikh, is under CBI's custody.

The CBI took over Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh's custody from the West Bengal CID after the second order of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday. However, the WB CID initially refused to hand over Sheikh's custody as the state government challenged 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. 

Shahjahan Sheikh remained absconding since 5th January after an ED team was attacked by a large mob while conducting raids at Shahjahan's residence.

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.