Attack on ED officers: CBI files chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, 6 others
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Attack on ED officers: CBI files chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, 6 others

India TV News  

Attack on ED officers: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and six others in connection with an attack on Enforcement Directorate officers on January 5 during a raid at his house in a ration scam case at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday. A team of ED officials was attacked by a nearly 1,000-strong mob on January 5 when they went to raid the house of Sheikh, who allegedly has close links with arrested former state food minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, in connection with the multi-crore ration distribution scam in West Bengal. The team had gone to arrest Sheikh because of his alleged close links with arrested former state food minister Jyoti Priya Mallick under scanner in the scam. Also Read: Enforcement Directorate arrests three associates of suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh

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Ayodhya rape case: Police summon Samajwadi party leader Rashid Khan
4 months, 1 week ago

Ayodhya rape case: Police summon Samajwadi party leader Rashid Khan

India TV News  

In the fresh development in the Ayodhya rape case, the police issued notice to the Samajwadi Party leader and Bhadarsa Chairman Rashid Khan, asking him to file his statement in the Ayodhya Kotwali on Saturday. Following the meeting of the UP CM with the victim's family, two police officers were suspended for their delay in investigating the case. Station House …

ED officer’s arrest: CBI probe finds elements of classic hawala operation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ED officer’s arrest: CBI probe finds elements of classic hawala operation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A currency note of ₹20 with its unique serial number, a contact phone number that is not in regular use, and details of a bribe amount – these tale-tell elements of a classic hawala transaction were allegedly part of the arrangements devised by an official of the Delhi Unit of the Enforcement Directorate for handover of a ₹20 lakh …

Sandeshkhali violence: SC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea against CBI probe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence: SC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea against CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the West Bengal government for not doing anything in the incidents related to land grabbing and sexual assault involving Trinamool Congress leaders in Sandeshkhali and dismissed a petition filed by the state challenging an order of the Calcutta high court transferring probe into 43 cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Senior advocate …

CBI files chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in Sandeshkhali ED attack case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI files chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in Sandeshkhali ED attack case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against suspended TMC leader Shahajahan Sheikh and six others in connection with the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate team at Sandeshkhali, officials said on Tuesday. The ED team had come under attack from a 1,000-strong mob when they went to raid the house of Sheikh in connection with the multi-crore …

How CBI found arms and ammunition from Sheikh Shahjahan's aide's Sandeshkhali home
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How CBI found arms and ammunition from Sheikh Shahjahan's aide's Sandeshkhali home

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday recovered arms and ammunition during searches at two premises of an associate of now-suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali. Accordingly, a team of CBI, along with CRPF personnel, on Friday searched two premises linked to Sheikh Shahjahan at Sandeshkhali, a riverine delta on the fringes of the Sunderbans in …

Sandeshkhali: CBI files first case to probe land grabbing, sexual assault charges
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: CBI files first case to probe land grabbing, sexual assault charges

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case to probe allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault by residents of strife torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. Officials said the first case, pertaining to a land dispute where women of the victim’s family had to allegedly face sexual assault from influential people …

TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan cries in police van, BJP takes a jibe
8 months ago

TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan cries in police van, BJP takes a jibe

Op India  

Former All India Trinamool Congress goon Sheikh Shahjahan broke down while meeting his family from inside a police vehicle following a court appearance in Basirhat Sub-Divisional Court on 23rd April. Sheikh Shahjahan who was literally being escorted by cops when he was arrested is now in CBI custody and broke down when produced in court pic.twitter.com/vYaELtscd1 — Akshita Nandagopal April …

Jailed Sheikh Shahjahan breaks down on camera, BJP says 'swag is gone'
8 months ago

Jailed Sheikh Shahjahan breaks down on camera, BJP says 'swag is gone'

India Today  

Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan on Tuesday broke down after meeting his daughter following a court hearing in West Bengal's Basirhat. Shahjahan's arrest came three days after the Calcutta High Court criticised the state police for the delay in taking action against the TMC leader, stating that "he should be arrested". SHAHJAHAN LOST HIS SWAG: BJP After the video …

CBI creates dedicated e-mail id for land grab victims in Bengal's Sandeshkhali
8 months, 1 week ago

CBI creates dedicated e-mail id for land grab victims in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has created a dedicated email ID, [email protected], for villagers of Sandeshkhali in West Bengal to report instances of land grabbing and other related crimes, officials said on Thursday. This move follows a Calcutta High Court order directing a court-monitored CBI probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. "The District Magistrate, …

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali incident
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali incident

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a court-monitored CBI investigation to probe the allegations of Sandeshkhali locals who had levelled serious allegations of extortion, land grabbing, and institutional sexual assault against TMC strongmen Shahjahan Sheikh and his accomplices. #WATCH | On the Calcutta High Court order in the Sandeshkhali case, Advocate Alok Srivastav says, "A landmark order has been …

Cop attacked inside police camp in Bengal's Sandeshkhali; TMC leaders detained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cop attacked inside police camp in Bengal's Sandeshkhali; TMC leaders detained

Hindustan Times  

A constable was allegedly attacked by unidentified miscreants inside a police camp in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali around Monday midnight. Security personnel during a raid at TMC functionary Shahjahan Sheikh's home at Sandeshkhali in January. Police said that three persons, including two local Trinamool Congress leaders, have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident. Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas …

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points

ABP News  

TMC Leaders Detained: The Delhi Police on Monday detained a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders while they were on a dharna outside the Election Commission's office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. The BJP called the protest a "poll gimmick" and alleged that the TMC was making …

Trinamool leaders detained during protest against central agencies in Delhi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool leaders detained during protest against central agencies in Delhi

India Today  

Several leaders of the Trinamool Congress were detained by the Delhi Police on Monday, as they sat on a 24-hour 'dharna' outside the office of the Election Commission of India. A ten-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress, including Derek O'Brien, Dola Sen, Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose even met the full bench of the Election Commission to press their demand. …

Sandeshkhali accused used shell firms to divert profits: ED
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali accused used shell firms to divert profits: ED

Hindustan Times  

Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan used multiple shell companies to divert profits from fisheries that he and his men were running at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district by grabbing farmland owned by local farmers, the Enforcement Directorate claimed before a Kolkata court on Monday. Shahjahan, who was in judicial custody, was transferred to the ED’s custody …

ED grills Sheikh Shahjahan over lawful dealings in export-import transactions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

ED grills Sheikh Shahjahan over lawful dealings in export-import transactions

Op India  

The Enforcement Directorate interrogated Sandeshkhali accused now-suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the land grab case. Shahjahan has been accused of forcibly occupying several lands in the Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal, according to ED sources. Earlier, suspended TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan was sent to judicial custody in the Sandeshkhali Enforcement Directorate assault case. Before that, on the …

Ration distribution scam: ED grills TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan in jail
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ration distribution scam: ED grills TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan in jail

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday questioned arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan in the Basirhat correctional home in North 24 Parganas in connection with the alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in West Bengal, officials said. TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested on March 5 after being on run for nearly two months The federal agency had moved the Basirhat …

Sheikh Shahjahan arrested by Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Shahjahan arrested by Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate arrested suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with a money laundering case on Saturday. The money laundering case against Shahjahan was registered by the ED. In February, Shahjahan was arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with an attack carried out by his supporters on an Enforcement Directorate team. After his arrest by the …

Sheikh Shahjahan gathered goons over phone to attack ED: CBI
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Shahjahan gathered goons over phone to attack ED: CBI

Op India  

On Thursday, March 28, the Central Bureau of Investigation informed the district court that TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who had masterminded the attack on ED officials on 5 January this year, had gathered goons to carry out the attack over the phone. On March 10, the CBI included ‘attempt to murder’ in two FIRs filed against Sheikh Shahjahan under Indian …

CBI conducts raids at premises linked to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case
9 months ago

CBI conducts raids at premises linked to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

India TV News  

Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations, including Kolkata, linked to Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case. Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's residence in West Bengal's capital city and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation, officials said. Dubey, a Lok Sabha member, alleged that …

Bengal: CBI arrests Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother, two others for attack on ED team
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengal: CBI arrests Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother, two others for attack on ED team

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested Sheikh Alamgir, the younger brother of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, and two others in connection with the January 5 attack on Enforcement Directorate officials who raided Shahjahan’s home, officials of the federal agency said. Sheikh Shahjahan, who is alleged to have masterminded the attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali on …

Sheikh Shahjahan's brother, two others arrested by CBI in Sandeshkhali case
9 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Shahjahan's brother, two others arrested by CBI in Sandeshkhali case

India TV News  

West Bengal: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three people in connection with the Sandeshkhali incident including the brother of the suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shajahan. Sheikh Shahjahan's brother Sheikh Alomgir, Mafaujar Molla, TMC's Sandeshkhali student wing chief and one localite Sirajul Molla have been held by the CBI. Sheikh Shahjahan arrested on February 29 Sheikh was arrested …

West Bengal ED Raids Multiple Locations In Sandeshkhali in Land-Grabbing Case Against Sheikh Shahjahan
9 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal ED Raids Multiple Locations In Sandeshkhali in Land-Grabbing Case Against Sheikh Shahjahan

ABP News  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at various locations in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali since the early hours of Thursday in connection with a land-grabbing case involving detained expelled TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. ED is conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali since early morning in connection with a land-grabbing case against arrested expelled TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan — ANI …

Sheikh Shahjahan, currently in the custody of CBI, begged the court to protect him from arrest by ED in ration scam, plea rejected by Calcutta HC: Details
9 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Shahjahan, currently in the custody of CBI, begged the court to protect him from arrest by ED in ration scam, plea rejected by Calcutta HC: Details

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court dismissed an application made by suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh for anticipatory relief in the multi-crore ration distribution scam case. The incompetency of the Bengal government machinery and the state police was so stark in the case that on 20th February, the Calcutta High Court slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led-West Bengal government for failing …

CBI Arrests 3 Aides of Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali Case
9 months, 1 week ago

CBI Arrests 3 Aides of Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The CBI on Monday arrested three aides of arrested Trinamul Congress strongman, Shahjahan Sheikh, for their alleged role in the violent mob attack on an ED team during its raid on his house at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. The accused are Jiaudddin Mollah, the pradhan of TMC-ruled Sarberia gram panchayat, Didar Baksh Mollah, a security …

Sandeshkhali ED team attack case: SC dismisses West Bengal's plea, orders expunction of remarks
9 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali ED team attack case: SC dismisses West Bengal's plea, orders expunction of remarks

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has rejected the West Bengal government's appeal challenging a Calcutta High Court decision to transfer the investigation into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in Sandeshkhali to the CBI. Judicial decision A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the state government's plea but ordered the removal of certain comments made against …

Sheikh Shahjahan produced before Basirhat court, CBI books him for 'attempt to murder'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Shahjahan produced before Basirhat court, CBI books him for 'attempt to murder'

Op India  

Days after the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahn in connection to the attack on Enforcement Directorate and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, the CBI has now booked the ‘suspended’ Trinamool Congress leader for ‘attempt to murder.’ As per reports, a total of 3 FIRs were lodged against him in two cases of assault against ED officials and CAPF personnel. #WATCH | …

CBI raids TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s house, market in Sandeshkhali
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI raids TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s house, market in Sandeshkhali

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Around 20 Central Bureau of Investigation officials and forensic experts conducted an eight-hour search on Friday at suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s home and a market he owns at Sandeshkhali in Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, officials said. Around 20 CBI officials and forensic experts conducted an eight-hour search on Friday The development came three days after CBI …

West Bengal: CBI concludes search at the residence of Sheikh Shahjahan in North 24 Parganas
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: CBI concludes search at the residence of Sheikh Shahjahan in North 24 Parganas

Op India  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday concluded a search at the residence of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, in connection with the Sandehskhali case, in which four officials from the Directorate of Enforcement came under attack while raiding the residence of the leader at Sandeshkhali village in the district. Issuing a …

West Bengal: CBI searches suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: CBI searches suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation ON Friday conducted searches at the residence of suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in Sandeshkhali as part of their investigation into an attack on an ED team in the area. Additionally, the CBI also explored areas near Sheikh's house in the Akunchipara locality of Sarberia to gather evidence regarding the attack. Sheikh was arrested following …

Sandeshkhali: CBI registers 3 cases against Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: CBI registers 3 cases against Shahjahan

Deccan Chronicle  

KOLKATA: The CBI got Trinamul Congress strongman Shahjahan Sheikh’s custody from the West Bengal police on Wednesday evening, after taking over the probe into the violent mob attack on an Enforcement Directorate team during its raid on his house at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas and filing three FIRs against him into the incident. His handover took place following a …

CID hands over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI on Calcutta HC order
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CID hands over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI on Calcutta HC order

Op India  

The Crime Investigation Department handed over the suspended Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali, to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, following the Calcutta High Court’s directive. Issuing a contempt notice to the West Bengal CID, the Calcutta High Court observed on Wednesday that an investigation into the attack on …

Bengal Police hands over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI after high court sets deadline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal Police hands over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI after high court sets deadline

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, a prime accused in the case related to attack on ED officials in January this year, was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation by the state police on the orders of the Calcutta high court on Wednesday. “Shahjahan, who was in custody of the Criminal Investigation Department of the state police, was handed …

Handover Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI: Calcutta High Court Tells West Bengal Govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Handover Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI: Calcutta High Court Tells West Bengal Govt

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today told the State government to immediately hand over Shahjahan Sheikh, prime accused in the attacks which occurred on ED officials at Sandeshkhali, to the CBI.Yesterday Live Law had reported on an order by a division bench presided over by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, which directed for the investigation into the attacks on ED officials to …

Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI

Hindustan Times  

Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan on Wednesday was handed over to the CBI by the West Bengal Police. The handover took place after the Calcutta high court had asked the police to hand over the suspended Trinamool Congress leader to the central agency by 4:15 pm. Also revered as ‘Bhai’ by his supporters, Shahjahan joined the TMC in 2013, two years …

Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI after Calcutta High Court's order to Bengal govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI after Calcutta High Court's order to Bengal govt

India TV News  

Sandeshkhali Row: Expelled TMC leader and accused in the Sandeshkhali case Sheikh Shahjahan was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation on the directions of Calcutta High Court to the Bengal government on Wednesday. In a fresh directive on Wednesday, the High Court directed the state government to "immediately implement" its Tuesday's judgement to transfer a case on the …

CBI gets Sheikh Shahjahan, Bengal Police hands over custody after court order
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI gets Sheikh Shahjahan, Bengal Police hands over custody after court order

India Today  

The West Bengal Police handed over the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI after a fresh directive by the Calcutta High Court. Calcutta High Court today observed that the investigation into the attack on ED officials should be handed over to CBI and the custody of accused Sheikh Shahjahan be done today. Earlier in the …

Sandeshkhali violence | CBI takes custody of TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | CBI takes custody of TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on March 6 got the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, in a case involving an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials on January 5. The Calcutta High Court noted that though the West Bengal government has pleaded that it had filed before the Supreme Court an SLP challenging Tuesday’s judgement, there was no …

Hand Shahjahan to CBI, Calcutta HC tells Bengal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hand Shahjahan to CBI, Calcutta HC tells Bengal

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal police and the Central Bureau of Investigation were locked in a custody battle on Tuesday, with the former citing an appeal by the state government in the Supreme Court as grounds for refusing to hand over Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan to the latter as mandated by a high court order. Earlier in the day, the Calcutta high …

TMC govt refuses to hand over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI despite HC order, moves SC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC govt refuses to hand over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI despite HC order, moves SC

Live Mint  

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order for the Central Bureau of Investigation to be handed over the custody of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in the Sandeshkhali case. Before the Bengal government's action, the Calcutta High Court had directed that the CBI be handed over the case of attack on ED officials …

Attack On ED Officials Was Unprecedented; State Police Underplayed Situation & Tried To Shield Accused Shahjahan Sheikh: Calcutta High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Attack On ED Officials Was Unprecedented; State Police Underplayed Situation & Tried To Shield Accused Shahjahan Sheikh: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has recently set aside a single bench order which constituted an SIT consisting of CBI and state police officials to probe the attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali, whilst they were en route to the raid the residence of ration-scam accused Shahjahan Sheikh.A division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya transferred the …

ED attaches assets worth ₹12.78 crore in probe against Sheikh Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

ED attaches assets worth ₹12.78 crore in probe against Sheikh Shahjahan

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth ₹12.78 crore in its money laundering probe against Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested on Thursday after being on the run for almost 50 days. The agency in a statement on Tuesday said its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has revealed that proceeds of crime acquired by Sheikh …

ED attaches assets worth ₹12.78 crore of Shajahan Sheikh in PMLA case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

ED attaches assets worth ₹12.78 crore of Shajahan Sheikh in PMLA case

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday, March 5 attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹12.78 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the ongoing investigations against Trinamool Congress strongman Shahjahan Seikh and others. The TMC-ruled West Bengal government had moved the Supreme Court of India seeking an urgent hearing against the Calcutta High Court decision to …

Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI; Mamata govt gets jolt from Supreme Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI; Mamata govt gets jolt from Supreme Court

India TV News  

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered to transfer of the Sandeshkhali probe pertaining to the attack on ED officials to CBI, holding that the state police are "totally biased." Both the ED and the West Bengal government moved separate appeals challenging a single bench order which on January 17 ordered formation of a joint special investigation team of the CBI …

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday was told by ASG SV Raju that the State police, which had arrested Shahjahan Sheikh-prime accused in the unrest in Sandeshkhali, was attempting to frustrate the investigation since they were in collusion with the accused.Counsel prayed that the investigation into the attacks on the ED officials at Sandeshkhali, be transferred to the Central Bureau …

Women in a village were sexually assaulted for years. Now they are fighting back
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Women in a village were sexually assaulted for years. Now they are fighting back

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sandeshkhali in India's West Bengal, located nearly 75km from …

TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan nabbed at last after high court push
9 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan nabbed at last after high court push

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who lorded over Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, was arrested by the state police late on Wednesday night in connection with the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials on January 5 this year after being on the run for the past 55 days, a period during which several allegations of sexual assault and …

Why didn’t Shahjahan’s arrest warrant mention crimes against women, asks BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why didn’t Shahjahan’s arrest warrant mention crimes against women, asks BJP

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday launched an attack on the West Bengal government following the arrest of Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who had been on the run since January 5, saying that he was under the state government’s protection. BJP leader Sudanshu Trivedi BJP national spokesperson Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi in a press conference here alleged that …

Bengal CID to probe Sheikh Shahjahan case after the TMC leader was arrested
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal CID to probe Sheikh Shahjahan case after the TMC leader was arrested

Op India  

On 29th February, the investigation into cases filed against Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan who was taken into custody in Minakhan, North 24 Parganas district, was taken over by the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department. He was taken away from the Bermajur – II Gram Panchayat area, after he managed to negotiate a deal with the Mamata Police, through influential …

TMC suspends Sheikh Shahjahan for 6 yrs: ‘Now take action against Brij Bhushan’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC suspends Sheikh Shahjahan for 6 yrs: ‘Now take action against Brij Bhushan’

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday suspended Sheikh Shahjahan, the main accused of the Sandeshkhali case where several women have been sexually assaulted for days and their land was grabbed. Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested by the West Bengal police in the early hours on Thursday. Hours after the restriction was lifted, West Bengal Police arrested Sheikh Shahjahan and not any central …

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