August 31, 2025

BERHAMPORE: The drama unfolds as Murshidabad police nabbed a migrant worker far away from home! Sarijul Sheikh, working in Haryana, was caught for posting a fiery threat on social media aimed at Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee. The police swooped down after a complaint from a local TMC worker, Mamtazul Haque, who noticed Sheikh’s chilling Facebook post claiming to attack Abhishek within ten days. Sarijul’s parents, living in Domkal area of Murshidabad, revealed that their son had left for Haryana two years back for work. But the place of work didn’t save him from police eyes this time! Raspreet Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police, shared, “The accused, Sarijul Sheikh, was arrested from Ambala and brought to Murshidabad.” The heat didn’t stop there—on Thursday, a Berhampore court sent him to police custody for seven days. The case turned even spicier when police found many posts and videos showing firearms, bombs, and other illegal weapons linked to Sarijul. Singh added, “During interrogation, the accused admitted his guilt. Many incrimination posts and videos of firearms bombs etc. have been recovered from Sheikh’s Facebook messenger chats and profile.” Talk about a dangerous online arsenal! Legal action is strict and quick. Sarijul faces charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Indian Arms Act. The police are digging deeper to stop illegal arms trading and any hint of violent threats against political leaders. This arrest is a sharp reminder: social media isn’t a safe hiding spot for anyone planning harm, even if they work miles away. The law will catch up with you! So stay tuned as this case unfolds further in Murshidabad and beyond.

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Tags: Abhishek banerjee, Threatening post, Migrant worker arrest, Murshidabad police, Tmc, Social media crime,