Archive · 5 Jan 2026
CBI Custody of Accused in Witness Murder Attempt
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken custody of a man named Abdul Alim Molla.
He is accused of trying to kill Bhola Ghosh, who is an important witness in a case against a powerful local leader named Sheikh Shahjahan.
In December, Bhola Ghosh's car had a bad accident with a truck, and his son and driver died.
People think this might not have been an accident.
The CBI believes Molla is involved in this and also in an attack on some officials earlier.
Molla did not respond to the CBI's calls to come for questioning, so they took him into custody.
The CBI wants to ask him more questions about these incidents.
Additionally, three more people were arrested in connection with an attack on police personnel in Sandeshkhali, bringing the total number of arrests to 12.
The main accused, Musa Mollah, is still on the run.
The CBI has taken custody of Abdul Alim Molla, accused in the attempted murder of Bhola Ghosh, a key witness in the Sheikh Shahjahan case.
Bhola Ghosh's car collided with a truck in December 2024, resulting in the deaths of his son and the driver.
Molla is suspected to be involved in both the attack on ED officials and the attempted murder of Ghosh.
The CBI had summoned Molla multiple times, but he allegedly failed to respond, leading to his custody.
Sheikh Shahjahan is a dominant figure in the Sandeshkhali area and is associated with the accused.
- Who
- Abdul Alim Molla, a close associate of Sheikh Shahjahan, and Bhola Ghosh, a key witness in a case involving Sheikh Shahjahan.
- What
- The CBI has taken custody of Abdul Alim Molla in connection with the attempted murder of Bhola Ghosh and an attack on ED officials.
- When
- The incident occurred in December 2024, and the CBI recently took custody of Molla.
- Where
- The incident took place near the Boyarmari petrol pump in North 24 Parganas district, and the court proceedings occurred in Basirhat.
- Why
- The CBI suspects Molla's involvement in the attack on ED officials and the attempted murder of Bhola Ghosh, a key witness in a case against Sheikh Shahjahan.
Opposition Criticism
Police Action
Arrest of Family Members
Opposition Criticism
The arrest of Shahjahan's father and brother is seen as an attempt to silence the opposition.
Police Action
The arrests are based on valid FIRs and are part of a legal process.
- Accused Name
- Abdul Alim Molla
- Victim Name
- Bhola Ghosh
- Location of Incident
- Boyarmari petrol pump, North 24 Parganas district
- Investigating Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Associated Figure
- Sheikh Shahjahan
- Date of Incident
- December 2024
- Court Location
- Basirhat
- Additional Arrests
- Murtaza Mollah, Montazul Mollah, Monowar Hossain Mollah
- Main Accused
- Musa Mollah
