Sandeshkhali Strongman Sheikh Shahjahan Arrested After 55 Days on the Run

The arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan has ignited a political feud between the TMC and BJP, leading to his suspension from the TMC and widespread community relief.

After a 55-day manhunt, Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested by Bengal police on charges including sexual harassment, land grabbing, and attacking ED officials.
The arrest sparked a political battle between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with accusations of shielding the accused and staging a scripted arrest.
Following his arrest, the TMC suspended Sheikh Shahjahan for six years, emphasizing adherence to 'raj dharma' and challenging the BJP to act against its tainted leaders.
The Calcutta High Court has shown no sympathy for Shahjahan, denying his bail plea and noting he faces 43 cases that could keep his lawyer busy for the next decade.
Celebrations broke out in Sandeshkhali upon news of Shahjahan's arrest, with the local community distributing sweets and expressing relief.