CBI and NSG searched Sandeshkhali residence of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan's relative, finding arms, ammunition, and explosives, in relation to his involvement in sexual assault and land grabbing cases.

The CBI and NSG searched the residence of a relative of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district, Kolkata. The CBI recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, leading to the involvement of NSG commandos. The commandos arrived with a specialized explosive-detection robot, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) blocked all entrance and exit points to the house. The seizure included 12 firearms, including foreign-made pistols, and explosives found in boxes. The CBI is investigating incidents of sexual assault and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali led by Sheikh and his associates.

April 26, 2024
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