The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started the process of auctioning confiscated property of suspended Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan. The ED has already approached a special court in Kolkata for permission to auction these three vehicles currently parked at the agency’s central government office (CGO) complex office at Salt Lake. The combined market value of the three vehicles is estimated at over Rs 1 crore. The crimes that took place in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, rocked the state before the Lok Sabha elections last year. The assault by the villagers and supporters of the Sheikh family took place when the central agency officials attempted a raid and search operation in January 5 last year, in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal. Shahjahan is also a principal accused in the assault on ED officials and the escorting Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel. He was arrested by the West Bengal Police and was subsequently handed over to the ED officials.