Sandeshkhali villagers celebrate the arrest of Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of sexual assault and land grabbing. The arrest prompts joyous Holi celebrations with firecrackers. Villagers, particularly women, had protested against the alleged crimes. Opposition parties, including BJP and CPI-M, express solidarity. Trinamool leadership welcomes the arrest, aligning it with "Raj dharma" and emphasizing faith in the police and administration.
The Trinamool Congress has suspended Sheikh Shahjahan from the party for six years following his arrest by the West Bengal police. Residents of Sandeshkhali had accused him of sexual abuse and land grab, leading to violent protests. After being on the run for 55 days, he was arrested from a house in Minakhan, around 30 km away from Sandeshkhali.