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AJUP Leader Arrested Over Alleged Provocative Remarks Against Police
Police in West Bengal arrested an AJUP leader named Nasim Sheikh.
They said he was connected to remarks made against the police at a party meeting in May.
Police are also investigating other people accused in the same case.
AJUP leader Humayun Kabir said Sheikh was wrongly accused.
Another AJUP-linked person, Saiful Islam, was arrested in an older election-clash case.
Police also arrested AJUP state secretary Ashik Iqbal during a vehicle check.
They said Iqbal had fake currency and illegal weapons.
The arrests come before the Rejinagar assembly bypoll on October 6.
AJUP block-level leader Nasim Sheikh was arrested in West Bengal’s Rejinagar area over alleged provocative remarks against police.
The case concerns an AJUP workers’ meeting held in Shaktipur on May 7, where several leaders allegedly made objectionable remarks.
Police said four accused have now been arrested and that they are investigating the statements and seeking other suspects.
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir said Sheikh, a former Army personnel and businessman, was framed.
Separate arrests involved Rejinagar bypoll candidate Saiful Islam and AJUP state secretary Ashik Iqbal, who police said possessed fake currency and illegal arms.
- Who
- Nasim Sheikh, a block-level leader of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, was arrested; police are also investigating other AJUP-linked accused.
- What
- Sheikh was arrested over alleged provocative and objectionable remarks against police at an AJUP meeting.
- Where
- The meeting was held in Shaktipur, while Sheikh was arrested in Miangram in the Rejinagar assembly constituency.
- When
- The meeting took place on May 7, and Sheikh was arrested on Saturday night; the Rejinagar bypoll is scheduled for October 6.
- Why
- Police said Sheikh’s involvement emerged during their investigation into remarks allegedly made against police officials.
Police Account
AJUP Response
Basis for Nasim Sheikh’s arrest
Police Account
Police said Sheikh’s involvement emerged during the investigation into alleged objectionable remarks made at the May 7 AJUP meeting.
AJUP Response
Humayun Kabir said Sheikh was framed and described him as a former Army personnel and businessman.
Investigation status
Police Account
Police said the investigation was at an early stage, that statements were being examined, and that other accused were being sought.
AJUP Response
The available report does not provide a separate detailed account from AJUP about the wider investigation.
Key facts
- Arrested leader
- Nasim Sheikh, an AJUP block-level leader
- Case origin
- AJUP workers’ meeting in Shaktipur on May 7
- Arrests in remarks case
- Police said the total number of accused arrested has reached four
- AJUP chief’s response
- Humayun Kabir claimed Sheikh was framed
- Rejinagar bypoll
- Scheduled for October 6
- Other arrests
- Saiful Islam was arrested in an older election-clash case, while Ashik Iqbal was arrested over alleged possession of fake currency and illegal arms
Quotes
A senior police officer
Police officer discussing the case and alleged remarks at the AJUP meeting
“The case relates to a workers’ meeting organised by the AJUP in Shaktipur on May 7. Several party leaders, including its chief Humayun Kabir, were allegedly involved in making objectionable remarks against the police from the dais, following which a case was registered at Shaktipur police station.”
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“Nasim Sheikh was arrested after his involvement in the case emerged during the investigation. We are examining the statements and are also looking for the other accused.”
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Humayun Kabir
AJUP chief defending Nasim Sheikh
“He is a distant relative of mine, a former Army personnel and a businessman. He is being framed.”
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Sources
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