Overview
- CBI officials apprehended Molla on Tuesday evening after months on the run despite multiple notices and a non-bailable warrant.
- The case stems from the January 5, 2024 assault on Enforcement Directorate personnel during a raid linked to a COVID‑period ration distribution scam at Sheikh Shahjahan’s residence.
- Investigators say Molla is a key accused who allegedly led the mob, with photographs cited by officials placing him at the scene where ED officers were injured and vehicles vandalised.
- Reports differ on the arrest location, with some citing South 24 Parganas and others pointing to Basirhat in North 24 Parganas, while proceedings were held in Basirhat.
- The Calcutta High Court transferred the probe to the CBI in March 2024, and investigators have already filed a chargesheet naming Shahjahan and others in the ED attack case.