The TMC leader was arrested on Saturday in the Sandeshkhali incident.
Shivprasad Hazra alias Shibu Hazra has been arrested here in connection with the complaint of sexual harassment by women.
It is noteworthy that the police has also added the charge of gang rape against Shivprasad and Uttam Sardar.
A case was registered against two TMC leaders a few days ago on the basis of a written complaint filed by the women of Sandeshkhali. He is also a close associate of absconding party leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
Not molestation, gangrape
Police registered a case of molestation based on the women’s complaint. Sources said that later the statement of the complainant was recorded before the magistrate.
In this she claimed that she was not molested but gang-raped. After this the court ordered the police to add gang rape charges in the case against the TMC leaders.
Uttam Sardar and Shivprasad Hazra have now also been accused of gang rape. Uttam Sardar was arrested last week. Earlier he was suspended from TMC for six years.
DGP said- Police is active
Regarding the matter, West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said that the police has talked to almost everyone. Apart from this, a special team of women has also been formed regarding the allegations that have come forward.
He further said that all the culprits will be arrested once evidence is found. The DGP further said that if any complaint is received, strict action will be taken against the policemen.
He also said that there was no complaint before February 6 and till now only one woman has complained before the magistrate.
Rajiv Kumar also sought cooperation from the media and said that if anything is missing then please bring the information to the police.