Following protests from locals Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shajahan arrested His close associate Uttam Sardar was arrested on Saturday from Sandeshkhali area of ​​North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Notably, Uttam Sardar was suspended by the TMC earlier in the day in view of the ongoing protests in the area. Locals have been demanding his arrest for the past two days.

Apart from this, police also arrested BJP leader Bikash Singh for allegedly inciting protesters who have been targeting leaders close to the notorious Shah Jahan, including Uttar Sadar) held demonstrations.

With the arrest of the above two people, the police have arrested a total of 16 people.

Protests in Sandeshkari

Sandesh Khali has been rocked by protests led by locals for the past three days, after clashes broke out on Wednesday after two marches led by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Local Trinamool supporters staged a march in the area to protest against the central government. However, things took a drastic turn when the BJP staged a counter march.

Local residents took to the streets demanding the arrest of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, who went missing last month after a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided his home in an alleged ration scam and was attacked by a mob. . Shah Jahan has been absconding ever since.

Tensions escalated near Sandeshkhali police station when residents, especially women, marched with brooms and sticks to protest against the local TMC strongman. However, the police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.this protesting women Claims Shah Jahan and his ‘gang’ In addition to sexually harassing them, large tracts of land were seized by force.

Internet services were suspended and restriction orders were imposed in Sandeshkhali after protests intensified.