BJP leader Suvendu visits Sandeshkhali after High Court intervention
10 months ago

BJP leader Suvendu visits Sandeshkhali after High Court intervention

The Hindu  

The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, was allowed to visit Sandeshkhali on Tuesday at the intervention of the Calcutta High Court. While Justice Kaushik Chanda of the High Court allowed him to visit the strife-torn area on Monday, the State government approached the Division Bench of Chief Justice T.S. Mr. Adhikari was initially stopped by the police at Dhamakhali on Tuesday but later allowed him after the Calcutta High Court’s intervention. Lawlessness, says Brinda During the day, CPI leader Brinda Karat was also allowed to visit Sandeshkhali, after being briefly stopped by the police.

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Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar detained on way to clash-hit Beldanga
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1 month ago

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar detained on way to clash-hit Beldanga

India Today  

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar was detained by police near Krishnanagar on Wednesday while he was on his way to Beldanga in Murshidabad district, an area that has been tense following violent clashes. Police said that he was stopped as prohibitory orders were in place in the region under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. However, the …

Sandeshkhali violence: SC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea against CBI probe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence: SC dismisses Bengal govt’s plea against CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the West Bengal government for not doing anything in the incidents related to land grabbing and sexual assault involving Trinamool Congress leaders in Sandeshkhali and dismissed a petition filed by the state challenging an order of the Calcutta high court transferring probe into 43 cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Senior advocate …

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence
6 months, 1 week ago

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence

The Hindu  

Amidst incidents of electoral violence continuing in West Bengal, almost ten days after the last elections, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday moved the Calcutta High Court on the issue of post-poll violence. Last week, a single judge Bench of Justice Kaushik Chanda expressed concern over post-poll violence and …

[Lok Sabha Elections] BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Moves Calcutta High Court Over Alleged Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal
6 months, 1 week ago

[Lok Sabha Elections] BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Moves Calcutta High Court Over Alleged Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal

Live Law  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has approached the Calcutta High Court flagging instances of alleged post-poll violence taking place in West Bengal in the wake of the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024.Advocate Billwadal Bhattacharya, appearing for Adhikari approached a division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya, stating that the petitioner. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari …

Sandeshkhali row: TMC to move ECI against NCW chief after sting video surfaces
7 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali row: TMC to move ECI against NCW chief after sting video surfaces

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress, which has launched a no-holds-barred attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party ever since the sting video on Sandeshkhali surfaced on May 4, said on Friday that it would now move the Election Commission of India against Rekha Sharma, chairperson of the National Commission for Women. On May 4, a purported sting video surfaced in which Gangadhar …

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali incident
8 months, 1 week ago

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali incident

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a court-monitored CBI investigation to probe the allegations of Sandeshkhali locals who had levelled serious allegations of extortion, land grabbing, and institutional sexual assault against TMC strongmen Shahjahan Sheikh and his accomplices. #WATCH | On the Calcutta High Court order in the Sandeshkhali case, Advocate Alok Srivastav says, "A landmark order has been …

Sandeshkhali a local incident, state government has acted: Mamata Banerjee
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali a local incident, state government has acted: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The crimes that took place at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district were local incidents, and the state government has acted by arresting the accused persons, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said on Friday during a campaign rally at Alipurduar in North Bengal. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee In North Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested seven of …

‘Even if 1% is true…’: Calcutta HC pulls up West Bengal govt on Sandeshkhali violence
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Even if 1% is true…’: Calcutta HC pulls up West Bengal govt on Sandeshkhali violence

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, while hearing the pleas that sought a probe into sexual harassment and alleged land grabbing, extortion and sexual crimes against local women by Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, expressed its discontent over the issue before the bench. The bench was hearing arguments seeking an independent probe into the harassment of women by Shahjahan and …

Sandeshkhali violence | ‘Highly shameful’ even if only 1% of claims true: Cal HC to Bengal govt.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | ‘Highly shameful’ even if only 1% of claims true: Cal HC to Bengal govt.

The Hindu  

Observing that it would be “highly shameful” if even one percent of the allegations of sexual assault in Sandeshkhali were found to be true, the Calcutta High Court on April 4 said that West Bengal’s image as the safest State for women will fall. Petitioner-lawyer Priyanka Tibrewal submitted a voluminous compilation before the court which she said contained around 100 …

Mamata handled Sandeshkhali developments ‘incredibly well’, says Saayoni Ghosh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata handled Sandeshkhali developments ‘incredibly well’, says Saayoni Ghosh

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress may have fielded actor-politician Saayoni Ghosh from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha segment, a party stronghold on the southern fringes of Kolkata, but that hasn’t granted her immunity to battling voters’ perceptions on one of West Bengal’s most pressing issues in the parliamentary polls — Sandeshkhali. Even as the 31-year-old youth leader made no attempts to hide her …

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with CBI probe order
9 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with CBI probe order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Calcutta high court order transferring the investigation into the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali on January 5 from the West Bengal Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as it expunged disparaging remarks made against the state government and local police in the impugned order. The high …

Sandeshkhali ED team attack case: SC dismisses West Bengal's plea, orders expunction of remarks
9 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali ED team attack case: SC dismisses West Bengal's plea, orders expunction of remarks

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has rejected the West Bengal government's appeal challenging a Calcutta High Court decision to transfer the investigation into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in Sandeshkhali to the CBI. Judicial decision A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the state government's plea but ordered the removal of certain comments made against …

Sandeshkhali: CBI registers 3 cases against Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: CBI registers 3 cases against Shahjahan

Deccan Chronicle  

KOLKATA: The CBI got Trinamul Congress strongman Shahjahan Sheikh’s custody from the West Bengal police on Wednesday evening, after taking over the probe into the violent mob attack on an Enforcement Directorate team during its raid on his house at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas and filing three FIRs against him into the incident. His handover took place following a …

PM Modi meets Sandeshkhali women who alleged sexual assault by Sheikh Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Sandeshkhali women who alleged sexual assault by Sheikh Shahjahan

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met women, who alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali. Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas has been on the boil after several women accused local Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides of sexually assaulting them. However, they have received a setback from the high court …

PM Modi warns TMC at Bengal's Barasat rally: ‘Storm of Sandeshkhali will…’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi warns TMC at Bengal's Barasat rally: ‘Storm of Sandeshkhali will…’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a public rally at Barasat in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, where Sandeshkhali is situated, after inaugurating India's first underwater Metro section between Howrah Maidan and Kolkata's Esplanade on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at the gathering during foundation stone laying and inauguration of multiple connectivity projects, in Kolkata on Wednesday, …

Sandeshkhali: WB urgently seeks SC listing of plea against CBI probe transfer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: WB urgently seeks SC listing of plea against CBI probe transfer

Live Mint  

The West Bengal government on 6 March urgently seeks Supreme Court hearing against Calcutta HC order for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali attack on ED officials in January. Earlier on Tuesday, the West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter, which pertains to the attack on ED officials. …

Sandeshkhali violence | West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in Supreme Court against transfer of probe to CBI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in Supreme Court against transfer of probe to CBI

The Hindu  

The West Bengal Government on March 6 sought urgent listing of its plea in the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order to transfer to the CBI the probe into an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali on January 5. At the outset, the plea was mentioned by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the West Bengal government, …

Sandeshkhali violence | CBI takes custody of TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | CBI takes custody of TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on March 6 got the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, in a case involving an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials on January 5. The Calcutta High Court noted that though the West Bengal government has pleaded that it had filed before the Supreme Court an SLP challenging Tuesday’s judgement, there was no …

TMC govt refuses to hand over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI despite HC order, moves SC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC govt refuses to hand over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI despite HC order, moves SC

Live Mint  

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order for the Central Bureau of Investigation to be handed over the custody of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in the Sandeshkhali case. Before the Bengal government's action, the Calcutta High Court had directed that the CBI be handed over the case of attack on ED officials …

NCW recommends President’s rule in West Bengal in report on Sandeshkhali violence
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NCW recommends President’s rule in West Bengal in report on Sandeshkhali violence

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has recommended to President Droupadi Murmu that President’s rule be imposed in West Bengal in the aftermath of the violence in Sandeshkhali area of the State. In a 24-page report submitted to the President by NCW chairperson Ms. Rekha Sharma in New Delhi on March 05, the NCW also recommended the appointment of a Central …

Calcutta HC orders Mamata Govt to hand over custody of Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI, WB Govt moves SC against the order
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC orders Mamata Govt to hand over custody of Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI, WB Govt moves SC against the order

Op India  

On Tuesday, March 5, the Calcutta High Court dismissed the SIT formed to probe the arrest of TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and handed over the probe to the CBI. “Hand over Trinamool strongman Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI by 4.30 pm,” Calcutta High Court said while issuing an ultimatum to the Bengal government. After the Calcutta High Court order, the Mamata …

Sandeshkhali: West Bengal Moves SC Against Calcutta HC Order Directing CBI probe In Attack On ED Officials
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: West Bengal Moves SC Against Calcutta HC Order Directing CBI probe In Attack On ED Officials

ABP News  

The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court order tranfering probe in attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The high court has also asked the West Bengal police to handover all papers concerning the matter to the CBI, as well as the custody of prime accused Shahjahan …

Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI; Mamata govt gets jolt from Supreme Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI; Mamata govt gets jolt from Supreme Court

India TV News  

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered to transfer of the Sandeshkhali probe pertaining to the attack on ED officials to CBI, holding that the state police are "totally biased." Both the ED and the West Bengal government moved separate appeals challenging a single bench order which on January 17 ordered formation of a joint special investigation team of the CBI …

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

[Sandeshkhali] Calcutta High Court Reserves Verdict In Plea To Transfer Investigation Against Shahjahan Sheikh To CBI

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday was told by ASG SV Raju that the State police, which had arrested Shahjahan Sheikh-prime accused in the unrest in Sandeshkhali, was attempting to frustrate the investigation since they were in collusion with the accused.Counsel prayed that the investigation into the attacks on the ED officials at Sandeshkhali, be transferred to the Central Bureau …

Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh Shahjahan of TMC arrested, sent to 10-day police custody
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh Shahjahan of TMC arrested, sent to 10-day police custody

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly torturing villagers in the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal, has been sent to a 10-day police custody by a local court. Advocate Raja Bhowmick, lawyer of Sheikh Shahjahan said, “.The police sought 14 days custody but the court granted 10 days…On March 10, he will be …

Sandeshkhali unrest: Sheikh Shahjahan in ‘safe custody’ of Bengal police, claims BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali unrest: Sheikh Shahjahan in ‘safe custody’ of Bengal police, claims BJP

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday claimed that the absconding Trinamool Congress strongman Shajahan Sheikh, the main accused of the Sandeshkhali violence over land grab and sexual harassment, is in "safe custody" of the state police since Tuesday night. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari Read here: Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh …

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The Hindu  

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region. Several incidents of land grab and sexual abuse in Sandeshkhali are glaring examples of such a situation in the state," West Bengal BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya …

Absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh of Sandeshkhali can be arrested by CBI, ED or West Bengal Police: Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh of Sandeshkhali can be arrested by CBI, ED or West Bengal Police: Court

India TV News  

Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ruled that absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh of Sandeshkhali can be arrested by CBI, ED or West Bengal Police. The division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam refused to interfere into a single bench order that allowed Suvendu Adhikari and another BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh to visit Sandeshkhali village panchayat area of Sandeshkhali …

Bengal Governor's '72 hour' deadline to arrest Sandeshkhali accused
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal Governor's '72 hour' deadline to arrest Sandeshkhali accused

India Today  

As the unrest in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali continues, the state Governor CV Ananda Bose has asked the state government to file a report within 72 hours if they fail to nab Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the man accused of sexual atrocities and land grab. SANDESHKHALI UNREST West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday night asked the state government …

Sandeshkhali: TMC says will arrest Sheikh in 1 wk
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: TMC says will arrest Sheikh in 1 wk

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Monday paved the way for the arrest of controversial Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, brushing aside claims by the state government that there was a stay on apprehending the strongman who is accused, along with some aides, of land grab, exploitation and sexual violence. We clarify it right now that there is no order restraining …

Sandeshkhali violence | Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, no stay directed, says Calcutta HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, no stay directed, says Calcutta HC

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on February 26 said that Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested by the police authorities and clarified that there has been no stay directed on his arrest by the Court. The Trinamool Congress leadership including general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as well as the State’s Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar had cited the Calcutta …

Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh Shahjahan gets no relief in Calcutta HC, faces arrest
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali case: Sheikh Shahjahan gets no relief in Calcutta HC, faces arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Monday clarified there is no stay on the arrest of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of sexual assault of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, PTI reported. The high court directed Shahjahan, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation and West Bengal home secretary be impleaded as parties in the suo motu matter. ‘High court tied …

'Arrest Sheikh Shahjahan': High Court rebukes Bengal in Sandeshkhali case
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Arrest Sheikh Shahjahan': High Court rebukes Bengal in Sandeshkhali case

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, accused of sexual assault and land grab by many women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, should be arrested, the Calcutta High Court said on Monday. "It is surprising to note that incidents in the area were reported to state police four years ago and that it has taken four years for the cases to mature …

Trinamool's Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, says Calcutta High Court in Sandeshkhali case
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Trinamool's Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, says Calcutta High Court in Sandeshkhali case

India TV News  

Calcutta High Court on Monday said Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested in the Sandeshkhali case. The court clarified there is no stay on arrest of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shajahan, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab in Sandeshkhali. A division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed that a public notice be …

TMC distances itself from brother of Sheikh Shahjahan, cops stop fact-finding committee from reaching Sandeshkhali
9 months, 4 weeks ago

TMC distances itself from brother of Sheikh Shahjahan, cops stop fact-finding committee from reaching Sandeshkhali

Op India  

A day after angry villagers of Sandeshkhali in West Bengal set fire to the property of Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother Sirajuddin, the Trinamool Congress is attempting to distance itself from him. The matter became evident when West Bengal Cabinet Minister Partha Bhowmik went to Sandeshkhali on Saturday and claimed that Sheikh Sirajuddin had been removed as the ‘head of the Panchayat’ …

Fact-finding team of ex-bureaucrats, judge arrested on way to Sandeshkhali
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Fact-finding team of ex-bureaucrats, judge arrested on way to Sandeshkhali

India Today  

A fact-finding team, comprising a former judge, a bureaucrat and members of civil society, was arrested on Sunday by the West Bengal police after they were prevented from going to Sandeshkhali, where a massive protest against "sexual abuse and land grab" by a Trinamool Congress strongman is underway. The team members were Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice …

Judiciary protecting Shahjahan, not TMC: Abhishek Banerjee
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Judiciary protecting Shahjahan, not TMC: Abhishek Banerjee

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress’s second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday held the judiciary responsible for action not being taken against Sandeshkhali’s strongman Shahjahan Sheikh, not the ruling TMC. “The Calcutta High Court tied up the hands of the police by issuing a stay order on the probe against Shahjahan based on the Enforcement Directorate’s petition. Referring to the allegations laid down by …

Bengal ministers visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, CPM leader stopped midway
10 months ago

Bengal ministers visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, CPM leader stopped midway

India Today  

West Bengal ministers Sujit Bose and Partha Bhowmick on Saturday visited trouble-torn Sandeshkhali to take stock of the situation, while a CPI delegation led by Minakshi Mukhopadhay was prevented by the police from venturing into interior areas of the region in North 24 Parganas district. State Fire Services Minister Bose and Irrigation Minister Partha Bhowmick, accompanied by Sandeshkhali MLA Sukumar …

Trinamool minister visits Sandeshkhali, claims assault allegations 'fake'
10 months ago

Trinamool minister visits Sandeshkhali, claims assault allegations 'fake'

India Today  

West Bengal Minister Partha Bhowmick on Saturday claimed that no woman in violence-hit Sandeshkhali had raised the issue of sexual assault by Trinamool Congress members and the reports about it are "fake". After visiting the restive area in North 24 Parganas, Partha Bhowmick told the media, "No woman raised the issue of assault.This is fake and it has been established …

‘Order from Delhi is to keep Sandeshkhali issue alive until....’: Trinamool
10 months ago

‘Order from Delhi is to keep Sandeshkhali issue alive until....’: Trinamool

Hindustan Times  

A fresh row erupted over Sandeshkhali on Friday as several women leaders including BJP MP Locker Chatterjee were detained on their way to the area citing Section 144. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh said probably the instruction from Delhi is to keep the Sandeshkhali issue alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal in March as every day BJP …

Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village

The Hindu  

Fresh protests erupted in Sandeshkhali on February 22 against alleged “land grabbing” by Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother Sheikh Sirajuddin. Senior police officers including Deputy Inspector General of Police Basirhat Bhaskar Mukherjee and Superintendent of Police Basirhat Hossain Mehdi Rahman assured residents that their complaints will be registered. During the day, State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar visited Sandeshkhali and …

Fresh protests erupt in Sandeshkhali; police pledge action; NCST records complaints
10 months ago

Fresh protests erupt in Sandeshkhali; police pledge action; NCST records complaints

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amidst renewed protests in Sandeshkhali on Thursday, where locals set fire to property belonging to TMC leaders accused of tormenting villagers, West Bengal Police chief Rajeev Kumar pledged action against the perpetrators, while a visiting NCST team compiled complaints of forced land seizures and torture from the region. Earlier in the day, upon their arrival in the restive …

Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 20 expressed grave concern over Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal and asserted that it would be the "downfall" of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress. Following the BJP's allegations of sexual violence by Trinamool leaders and multiple accounts of women alleging harassment in Sandeshkhali, Mr. Sarma said, "The condition of Bengal …

Sandeshkhali violence: NHRC to depute team for on-spot inquiry, sends notice to West Bengal government and DGP
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali violence: NHRC to depute team for on-spot inquiry, sends notice to West Bengal government and DGP

India TV News  

Sandeshkhali violence: The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the West Bengal government and the state's police chief over reports alleging unabated human rights violations due to continued violence in restive Sandeshkhali, officials said today. Considering the gravity of the matter, the Commission has also decided to depute its team to ascertain facts by an on-spot inquiry …

‘DGP said can’t arrest Shah Jahan': NCW chief's big claim on Sandeshkhali case
10 months ago

‘DGP said can’t arrest Shah Jahan': NCW chief's big claim on Sandeshkhali case

Hindustan Times  

National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma on Tuesday claimed that the West Bengal director general of police said he cannot arrest local Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shah Jahan as ‘there is nothing against him’. After meeting state top cop Rajeev Kumar, Sharma told news agency ANI,"It is huge that the DGP met me. He said that the ED should …

BJP MLAs reach violence-hit Sandeshkhali after police stop them briefly
10 months ago

BJP MLAs reach violence-hit Sandeshkhali after police stop them briefly

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Shankar Ghosh reached Sandeshkhali to meet locals hours after the police prevented BJP MLAs on Tuesday from travelling to the restive area in North 24 Parganas district. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari The situation in Sandeshkhali has been tense for over 10 …

Calcutta HC division bench refuses state govt appeal, allows BJP leader Suvendu to visit Sandeshkhali
10 months ago

Calcutta HC division bench refuses state govt appeal, allows BJP leader Suvendu to visit Sandeshkhali

New Indian Express  

Justice Chanda on Monday directed the state to deploy adequate number of security personnel to ensure that no untoward incident takes place during Adhikari's visit to Sandeshkhali village in Sandeshkhali block II in North 24 Parganas district. Adhikari's advocate Billwadal Bhattacharya stated before the division bench that Adhikari and Ghosh were prevented by police from reaching Sandeshkhali on the ground …

PM Modi likely to meet Sandeshkhali victims, reveals Suvendu Adhikari
10 months ago

PM Modi likely to meet Sandeshkhali victims, reveals Suvendu Adhikari

Op India  

In a major claim on Monday, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali and meet the women victims who have raised allegations of systemic sexual harassment and rape against TMC leaders. In an exclusive Interview with India Today TV, LoP Adhikari stated that PM Modi is likely to pay …

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence
10 months ago

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The petitioner, Alakh Alok Srivastava, pointed out allegations of sexual violence in Sandeshkhali and highlighted the prior concerns of the apex court …

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