Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Arrests made in Malda and Sandeshkhali incidents
In Malda, a man named Jalaluddin Sheikh was shot and two others were hurt in an attack linked to a cricket match dispute.
The police have arrested one person and are looking for others.
In Sandeshkhali, a man named Musa Molla was arrested for attacking police officers who came to his house.
The police were there to arrest him for a land grabbing case.
Four police officers were hurt, and a police car was damaged.
The area has been tense recently, and more police have been sent to keep things calm.
Both incidents involve local political figures and have caused a lot of trouble.
A youth was shot and two others were injured in Malda during an attack linked to a cricket match dispute.
One person has been arrested in Malda, and the police are searching for others involved.
Musa Molla, the main accused in the Sandeshkhali police assault case, was arrested, bringing the total arrests to 13.
The Sandeshkhali incident involved a police team being attacked with bricks and stones, resulting in four injured officers and a vandalized vehicle.
Both incidents involve local political figures and have heightened tensions in the respective areas.
- Who
- Jalaluddin Sheikh, Musa Molla, Babar Ali, and Hedayet
- What
- Attacks resulting in injuries and arrests in Malda and Sandeshkhali
- When
- Incidents occurred on Tuesday in Malda and Friday night in Sandeshkhali
- Where
- Kashimnagar-Lichupara in Malda and Hulo Para area in Sandeshkhali
- Why
- The Malda incident is linked to a cricket match altercation, while the Sandeshkhali incident involves a police raid and alleged land grabbing
TMC Supporters
Opposing Groups
Political Involvement
TMC Supporters
Jalaluddin Sheikh and his family claim to be TMC supporters, suggesting internal party disputes.
Opposing Groups
The attack on the police in Sandeshkhali is alleged to be led by a local TMC worker, Musa Molla, indicating political involvement in the violence.
- Location (Malda)
- Kashimnagar-Lichupara, Malda district
- Date of Incident (Malda)
- Tuesday
- Victim (Malda)
- Jalaluddin Sheikh, 45
- Accused (Malda)
- Babar Ali and his son Hedayet
- Location (Sandeshkhali)
- Hulo Para area, Sandeshkhali
- Date of Incident (Sandeshkhali)
- Friday night
- Accused (Sandeshkhali)
- Musa Molla
- Number of Arrests (Sandeshkhali)
- 13
- Police Station Jurisdiction (Sandeshkhali)
- Nazat
- Court (Sandeshkhali)
- Basirhat sub-divisional court
