Hand Over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI by 4.15 PM Today: Calcutta High Court Issues Fresh Order

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered the Bengal police to hand over the custody of Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI by 4.15 pm.

A bench of Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya asked Bengal police to hand over Shahjahan’s custody to CBI by 4.15 pm.

On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court asked Bengal police to hand over the expelled TMC leader to the CBI by 4.30 pm. But the Mamata Banerjee government challenged the ruling in the Supreme Court.

Bengal police denied handing over Shahjahan’s custody to the CBI taking the plea that the matter is pending before the Supreme Court. But the Supreme Court turned down the Bengal government’s request for an urgent hearing.

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday noted that it is serious about the implementation of its order. “The Supreme Court has not ordered a stay. So Shahjahan must be handed over to the CBI by 4.15 pm today,” it said.

The High Court also issued a notice of contempt and asked the CID of Bengal police to file an affidavit within two weeks.