So far 23 people have been arrested in the violence case in Birbhum, West Bengal. After eight people were burnt alive after the murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, there is an atmosphere of tension in the entire area and people have started fleeing out of fear. One person has also been arrested in connection with the murder of Gram Panchayat leader Bhadu Sheikh.
At least 22 people have been detained in connection with setting houses on fire and burning eight people alive. In cases of violence and murder, the police have registered two cases. The West Bengal government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe and two police officers who were on duty on Tuesday were suspended.