Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Tension gripped Sandeshkhali in North 24-Parganas following allegations that a tribal woman was molested by a man said to be close to expelled Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
The arrest of the accused, identified as Kader Molla, triggered protests by local women, who took to the streets demanding stringent punishment. A huge contingent of police was deployed in the locality.
The incident reportedly took place in the Nazat police station area. According to the complaint, the woman had taken her son to a private tutor. While returning home with the child after the tuition class, she was allegedly intercepted by Molla, who was once known to be an associate of Shahjahan.
The accused allegedly stopped the woman,...