ED moves court seeking to be party in Sheikh Shahjahan's anticipatory bail plea case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved a district court in Kolkata seeking to be a party in the case against Sheikh Shahjahan, the mastermind behind the attack on ED and CAPF personnel at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. Shahjahan, who has been absconding since the attack, has moved the district court seeking anticipatory bail. The ED had earlier opposed a similar plea for anticipatory bail at a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Kolkata, which was rejected. The hearing on Shahjahan’s plea is scheduled for February 26, and the ED has moved the same court seeking to be a party in the case.

The ED’s application claims that a copy of the notice of application for the anticipatory bail was not served to the central agency, and the court should hear their arguments before taking a decision. This move by the ED is significant, especially in the context of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently giving a clean chit to Shahjahan and holding the central agency responsible for the tension at Sandeshkhali. She accused the ED of targeting Shahjahan with the intention of creating trouble at Sandeshkhali.

The Chief Minister’s statement regarding the ED’s involvement has added a new dimension to the case. Her allegations against the ED and her defense of Shahjahan have brought attention to the case and raised questions about the role of the central agency. It remains to be seen how the district court will handle the plea for anticipatory bail and the involvement of the ED in the case. The scheduled hearing on February 26 will be crucial in determining the next steps in this case. The ED’s move to intervene in the case indicates that the legal battle is far from over. The developments in this case will continue to be closely monitored as it unfolds.

In summary, the ED has moved a district court seeking to be a party in the case against Sheikh Shahjahan, the mastermind behind the attack on ED and CAPF personnel at Sandeshkhali. This comes after Shahjahan sought anticipatory bail, and the Chief Minister accused the ED of targeting him with the intention of creating trouble. The case has taken a new turn with the involvement of the ED, and the upcoming hearing on February 26 will be crucial in determining the next steps.