Kolkata:

Lalan Sheikh, the main accused in the Bogtui village arson and violence in West Bengal's Birbhum district, was found 'hanging' on Monday at a temporary office set up by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Rampurhat.

Sources told NDTV that the CBI has informed the local police that the accused committed suicide while in their custody.

It is worth mentioning that after his arrest, after being handed over to the investigating agency by the Calcutta High Court, Lalan Sheikh was kept in a temporary camp set up by the CBI.

At least 10 people were killed in this incident that took place in March.

The accused was arrested earlier this month from a place on the West Bengal-Jharkhand border.

The CBI source said that the body of the accused was found in the toilet of the office.

The agency has set up a temporary office in a guest house in Rampurhat.

At least 10 people were killed in arson and violence following the murder of local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Bhadu Sheikh on March 21.

The CBI is probing the case on the orders of the Calcutta High Court.

read this also-

  • Bhupendra Patel again became the CM of Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi and many CMs were present

  • "Be prepared to kill PM Narendra Modi...": Congress leader's statement sparks controversy

  • SC denies relief to Delhi Deputy CM in defamation case filed by Himanta Biswa Sarma

    • Helplines

    Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health

    9999666555 or help@vandrevalafoundation.com

    TISS iCall

    022-25521111 (Monday-Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm)

    (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.)

    Featured Video Of The Day

    Des Ki Baat: Maharashtra government accused of misuse of Nirbhaya Fund, opposition targeted