Sandeshkhali: Absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh accused in sexual assault, land grab cases arrested
Absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, wanted for alleged sexual atrocities and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, has been arrested. After more than 50 days on the run, Sheikh's capture marks a significant development as local protests escalate.
Absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, accused of alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, was arrested on Thursday morning, police said.
He was arrested from a house in Minakhah in North 24 Parganas district where he was hiding, they said.
After the arrest, he was taken to the Basirhat court, they said.
