TMC Suspends Shahjahan Sheikh for 6 Years Amidst Sexual Abuse and Land-Grabbing Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:45pm on 29 Feb 2024,Thursday India

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh faces a six-year suspension after arrest in the Sandeshkhali sexual abuse and land-grabbing case. The Basirhat court ordered a 10-day police custody for Sheikh. TMC's Derek O'Brien stated, "We walk the talk" while challenging BJP to act against leaders facing corruption charges. Sheikh, on the run for 55 days, was arrested for assaulting ED officers during a raid related to a ration scam. Charged under IPC sections, including attempt to murder and robbery, Sheikh's suspension highlights TMC's commitment to accountability amid political challenges.

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