He said, “Sheikh Shahjahan should get death penalty.”
Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal:
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh has alleged that Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman and main accused Sheikh Shahjahan of Sandeshkhali violence and atrocities against women brought “votes” and “money” to TMC and that is why he is not being arrested. .
In a serious allegation, Ghosh also accused the top West Bengal Police officer of helping Shahjahan, who is absconding since February 5, when a mob allegedly linked to him attacked ED officials.
“Shahjahan will not be caught because this government does not want it. People like him bring votes and money for TMC. The DG who is himself running away from CBI, how will they catch him (Shahjahan)… He (DG) will be arrested tomorrow. He was missing for 2-3 hours, where was he? He went to meet Shahjahan and assured him not to worry…Mamata Banerjee is not going to Sandeshkhali because she does not have the courage to face the anger of the people. Mr. Ghosh said.
Members of an independent fact-finding committee led by former Patna High Court Chief Justice L Narasimha Reddy were detained by the West Bengal Police on Sunday while the team was in Sandeshkhali to investigate alleged incidents of atrocities on women.
Fresh protests broke out in Barmajur area of Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on Sunday as women took to the streets demanding the immediate arrest of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ajit Maiti.
Amidst the protests, Trinamool Congress removed Ajit Maiti from his post. He was the Anchal President of TMC. The protesters have alleged that Shahjahan Sheikh’s close aide Ajit Maiti was also involved in land grabbing and extortion in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has also made similar allegations and said that the West Bengal Police will not arrest Shahjahan because he controls the votes.
“Mamata Banerjee’s police will not arrest Sheikh Shahjahan because he controls the votes. If he is arrested, TMC will lose the Basirhat seat. There is a hearing in the CJI’s bench on March 6. We hope the case will be transferred to the CBI.” Will pass and Shahjahan will do it.” Be in jail within 24 hours,” he said.
He further said, “Strictest action should be taken. Sheikh Shahjahan should be given death sentence. CBI and NIA investigation should be done. They should take appropriate action as soon as possible. People of Sandeshkhali and entire West Bengal are waiting for this.” ” ,
The BJP leader also said that Section 144 imposed by the state government is only to stop BJP leaders.
The official said, “This Section 144 has been imposed only to stop BJP leaders, MLAs and MPs. It is illegal. It is politically motivated. The state government is using Section 144 to hide the situation inside. “
He said, “In PM Modi’s government, ED and other investigating agencies have freedom to work, hence the incident of Sandeshkhali is in front of the entire country.”
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