CBI Summons 9 People In Sandeshkhali ED Attack Case

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Amid the Sandeshkhali row, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday issued summons to nine people for an Interrogation round concerning the attack on the ED case. 

The summoned individuals include close aides and acquaintances of prime Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh. Furthermore, they have been directed to appear at the Nizam Palace, CBI office in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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.

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. 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.