Ziaul Sheikh, a key accused in the brutal killings of Haragobindo and Chandan Das, was arrested after being on the run for over a week.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 21, 2025
Sheikh was tracked down by a joint operation between WB Police Special Task Force and Special Investigating Team in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur.
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Authorities have recovered crucial CCTV footage and mobile tower records confirming Sheikh's presence at the crime scene.
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Three other individuals, Kalu Nadar, Dildar, and Inzmam Ul Haque, were arrested earlier in connection with the father-son killings in Jafrabad village.
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The violence erupted on April 11 during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, leaving three dead and hundreds displaced.
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The police have registered more than 100 FIRs related to the Murshidabad violence, with 276 arrests made so far.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people to maintain peace, while blaming the BJP and RSS for escalating communal tensions.
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BJP co-incharge Amit Malviya demanded Mamata Banerjee’s resignation, accusing her of failing to prevent the violence and launching a "false campaign."
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The unrest has turned into a political battleground, with Mamata and BJP accusing each other of provoking communal divides.
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The investigation into the Murshidabad violence is still ongoing, with authorities focused on apprehending all those involved in the deadly clashes.