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NIA Investigates Beldanga Violence After Migrant Worker's Death
A man named Alauddin Sheikh, who was a migrant worker, died in Beldanga, a place in West Bengal.
After his death, many people became angry and started protesting by blocking roads and train tracks.
The local police first looked into the case and found no signs of murder.
But the national police, called the NIA, took over the case because it was a big deal.
Some political leaders had different opinions about what happened.
One group said it was a planned attack, while another group said it was not spontaneous.
The man's father also said his son did not commit suicide and that there were injuries on his body.
The court also got involved and ordered more police to be sent to the area to keep things calm.
Violence erupted in Beldanga, West Bengal, on January 16, 2026, following the death of migrant worker Alauddin Sheikh.
The NIA took over the case from the West Bengal Police on January 30, 2026, due to the gravity of the situation.
Initial investigations by Murshidabad police ruled out murder or foul play in Sheikh's death.
Protests involved blocking railway tracks and national highways for several hours, leading to 36 arrests, including an AIMIM leader.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and directed the state government to ensure security in the area.
- Who
- Alauddin Sheikh, a 30-year-old migrant worker, and the NIA
- What
- Violence erupted in Beldanga, West Bengal, after Sheikh's death
- Where
- Beldanga in Murshidabad district, West Bengal
- When
- Incident on January 16, 2026; NIA took over the case on January 30, 2026
- Why
- The NIA took over the case due to the gravity of the situation and political implications
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- January 16, 2026
- Location
- Beldanga, Murshidabad district, West Bengal
- Deceased
- Alauddin Sheikh, 30-year-old migrant worker
- Investigating Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Initial Investigation
- Murshidabad Police
- Political Parties Involved
- Trinamool Congress, BJP, AIMIM
- Arrests Made
- 36 people, including an AIMIM leader
- Court Involvement
- Calcutta High Court ordered NIA probe and CAPF deployment
Timeline
Sheikh dies in Jharkhand, allegedly attacked for speaking Bengali.
Bengal erupts: Beldanga protests follow.
Roads, trains blocked; violence flares in West Bengal.
Protests intensify, political opinions clash over cause of death.
NIA steps in to investigate Sheikh's death.
Quotes
Nilabjo Dutta
Public prosecutor of the Beldanga violence case
“that case should be handed over and appealed all accused for their custody also but that case not heard today and under consideration”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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