Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Ex-Booth Chief Arrested in Bankura Party Leader Murder
A former political leader, Nasim Sheikh, has been arrested for allegedly killing another party leader, Sikandar Khan.
The police believe this was revenge.
Six months ago, Nasim was shot in a fight, and Sikandar was arrested.
Sikandar was recently released on bail, and soon after, he was killed.
Nasim was arrested in a different city.
The police are questioning Nasim to find out more about the murder, including who helped him.
The police believe one revolver was used.
Nasim's two sons were also arrested.
Ex-booth president Nasim Sheikh arrested for allegedly murdering party leader Sikandar Khan.
Nasim was arrested in Purulia and produced in court in Bishnupur.
Nasim's sons, Hasem and Ibrahim, were arrested earlier and remanded in police custody.
The murder is believed to be revenge for an earlier intra-party clash.
Sikandar was shot dead while returning home in Sonamukhi.
- Who
- Nasim Sheikh and Sikandar Khan, with the police involved in the investigation.
- What
- Nasim Sheikh was arrested for the murder of Sikandar Khan.
- When
- Nasim was arrested on Tuesday night.
- Where
- The murder occurred in Sonamukhi, Bankura; Nasim was arrested in Purulia.
- Why
- The murder is believed to be an act of revenge.
- Accused
- Nasim Sheikh
- Victim
- Sikandar Khan
- Location of Arrest
- Purulia
- Location of Murder
- Sonamukhi
- Motive
- Revenge
- Weapon Used
- Revolver