In the state of West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool congress party leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been arrested. Shahjahan faces accusations of sexual violence and land grab in the Sandeshkhali village. He was arrested from a house in north 24 PARGANAS district where he was reportedly hiding.

Trinamool Congress leader arrested for sexual misconduct, land grab

Trinamool Congress Leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been arrested by the West Bengal in the Sandeshkhali violence row. He is accused of sexual atrocities, land grabbing and money laundering. West Bengal's Sandeshkhali has been on the boil for weeks now after several women in the area level sexual assault allegations on the TMC leader and his aides. Two of his associates were arrested earlier this month after protests erupted in the area. Watch to know more!

Sandeshkhali accused and TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested by WB police

Sandeshkhali sex abuse row: Absconding TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday took exception to the involvement of Shahjahan Sheikh, Pradhan of the Zila Parishad, in the violence that has ensued in the Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal, as well as to the inability of the state police to apprehend him for more than 19 days.

India: Sandeshkhali sexual harassment row in West Bengal, several women accuse TMC leader