Sheikh Shahjahan remanded to 10-day police custody in Sandeshkhali case

Updated On: 29 February, 2024 12:37 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Sheikh Shahjahan, strongman of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been remanded to 10-day police custody by the Basirhat Court in West Bengal following his arrest in connection with an alleged assault on ED officers during a raid earlier this year. Pics/ Screengrab

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<p>Lawyer Raja Bhowmick, representing Shahjahan, confirmed the court`s decision, stating that a 14-day custody was requested but 10 days were granted. Shahjahan is scheduled to appear in court again on March 10.</p>

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Lawyer Raja Bhowmick, representing Shahjahan, confirmed the court`s decision, stating that a 14-day custody was requested but 10 days were granted. Shahjahan is scheduled to appear in court again on March 10.

<p>West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose described Shahjahan`s arrest as an `eye-opener` and said there`s a need to end violence and `gundaraj` prevalent in certain areas of Bengal.</p>

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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose described Shahjahan`s arrest as an `eye-opener` and said there`s a need to end violence and `gundaraj` prevalent in certain areas of Bengal.

<p>He said strong action should be taken against culprits and preventive measures should be applied to ensure such incidents do not occur in the future.</p>

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He said strong action should be taken against culprits and preventive measures should be applied to ensure such incidents do not occur in the future.

<p>Shahjahan`s arrest comes after he evaded arrest for over a month, facing allegations of sexual atrocities and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, where protests against him had intensified.</p>

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Shahjahan`s arrest comes after he evaded arrest for over a month, facing allegations of sexual atrocities and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, where protests against him had intensified.

<p>Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari criticised the arrest, alleging it to be a `mutual adjustment` and claiming that Shahjahan would control the area from jail. He questioned the efficacy of the arrest without the involvement of central agencies.</p>

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Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari criticised the arrest, alleging it to be a `mutual adjustment` and claiming that Shahjahan would control the area from jail. He questioned the efficacy of the arrest without the involvement of central agencies.

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Sandeshkhali had witnessed protests against Shahjahan, with women accusing him and his aides of land-grabbing and sexual assault.

<p>The ruling TMC hailed the arrest, attributing it to court clearance and accusing the opposition of exploiting the earlier `embargo` on his arrest.</p>

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The ruling TMC hailed the arrest, attributing it to court clearance and accusing the opposition of exploiting the earlier `embargo` on his arrest.

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The Calcutta High Court clarified that he could be arrested by CBI, ED, or West Bengal Police, leading to his apprehension.

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