Expressing concern that TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the prime accused in the case of assault on ED officials, may have "crossed the border", West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has instructed authorities to arrest him immediately and investigate his alleged connections with terrorists.
His remarks that Mr. Sheikh has links with terrorists drew sharp criticism from the ruling TMC on January 7.
The statement issued by Raj Bhavan late on January 6 night highlighted that the Governor, upon receiving a complaint in the Peace Room, instructed the police chief to promptly arrest the culprit.