Hand over Shajahan Sheikh to CBI today, orders Calcutta High Court to Bengal CIDImage source - PTI
The area has been in the spotlight following numerous allegations from women claiming that now-suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his "gang" forcefully seized large portions of land and subjected them to "sexual harassment."
On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court issued a contempt notice to the West Bengal CID, demanding a response within two weeks. The High Court emphasized that the custody of accused Shahjahan Shaikh should be transferred to the CBI by 4.30 pm on the same day. Criticizing the West Bengal Police for their "completely biased" behavior, the High Court pointed out every effort being made to delay the investigation to "shield" the accused.
ED officials were assaulted and injured by a mob during their search of Sheikh's premises in Sandeshkhali on January 5, in connection with a ration scam probe. Sheikh was subsequently arrested by the West Bengal police on February 29 for his involvement in the attack on ED officials, after which the state government transferred the case to the state CID.
The CBI has assumed control of the investigation into the attack on Enforcement Directorate officers by a mob in Sandeshkhali on January 5, following the registration of an FIR on Tuesday, shortly after the Calcutta High Court directed the state police to transfer the case to the central agency.
Responding promptly to the High Court's orders, the CBI initiated action, as directed, with a team arriving at the CID office in Kolkata accompanied by paramilitary forces to take custody of Sheikh. However, despite the directives, Sheikh was not handed over to the agency by the West Bengal police.
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