Will Protest if BJP Tries to Influence CBI Probe Into Birbhum Killings: Mamata
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Protest if BJP Tries to Influence CBI Probe Into Birbhum Killings: Mamata

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that the Trinamool Congress would protest if the CBI — which is probing the Birbhum killings — acted as per the BJP’s instructions. CBI took over the charge, It is a good decision, but if they will only follow BJPs directions, we are ready to protest: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/2eFC4jbSRi— ANI March 27, 2022 The ruling TMC also accused the BJP of trying to influence the CBI probe into the killings in Bogtui village in Birbhum. “Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the area within two days of the incident and met the victims’ families. BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya alleged that the ruling party in the state has “lost all credibility and acceptability” after the Bogtui incident and declined to comment on the TMC’s charge.

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‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader and advocate Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that “the politically charged atmosphere in the State of West Bengal may not be very conducive to a fair investigation” by the local police. The bench, comprising …

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more

The Hindu  

High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Two YSRCP MPs of Rajya Sabha resign, party set to lose ground in Upper House YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha members Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao have submitted their resignations to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar at New Delhi on Thursday. Kangana Ranaut meets BJP chief Nadda days …

Day after INLD leader’s murder, Haryana govt. vows CBI probe; 12, including ex-BJP MLA, booked
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Day after INLD leader’s murder, Haryana govt. vows CBI probe; 12, including ex-BJP MLA, booked

The Hindu  

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij announced in the Assembly on Monday that the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal State president Nafe Singh Rathee would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation after the Opposition Congress moved an adjournment motion demanding a discussion on the law and order situation in the State. Twelve people, including …

Trinamool begins two-day protest in Delhi over fund cuts; Union Minister Giriraj Singh threatens CBI probe
1 year, 2 months ago

Trinamool begins two-day protest in Delhi over fund cuts; Union Minister Giriraj Singh threatens CBI probe

The Hindu  

Escalating their ongoing power tussle with the BJP over alleged denial of funds to West Bengal by the Union government, Trinamool Congress leaders began their two-day protest in New Delhi on October 2, while Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged that the Trinamool government had created 25 lakh fake job cards to siphon off Central funds, and a Central Bureau of …

BJP protest rocks Karnataka Assembly as state denies CBI probe in seer murder case
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP protest rocks Karnataka Assembly as state denies CBI probe in seer murder case

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed protests from the Opposition BJP as the Karnataka government ruled out the CBI probe into the murder of a Jain monk in Belagavi district. Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai alleged conspiracy in the Jain seer’s murder. No such incidents should happen.” Jain monk Kamkumar Nandi Maharaj from Nand Parvat …

CBI to probe if violence in Manipur was pre-planned
1 year, 6 months ago

CBI to probe if violence in Manipur was pre-planned

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on Thursday recommended six cases to the Centre for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. “The six cases were selected by the Manipur government and the CBI has been asked to probe the cases,” said a senior government official. “To provide relief to the displaced people in Manipur, MHA has approved a ₹101.75 crore relief …

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress

India Today  

Amid the ongoing summons and raids by various central agencies on leaders of several opposition parties in the country, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the probe agencies of the Central government are going easy on the Trinamool Congress because of a tacit understanding between Mamata Banerjee's party and the BJP. Trinamool Congress has understanding with Bharatiya Janata Party to …

On death of Bengal massacre accused in CBI custody, TMC, BJP leaders spar
2 years ago

On death of Bengal massacre accused in CBI custody, TMC, BJP leaders spar

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra on Monday reacted over the death of Lalan Sheikh, the prime accused in the March 21 massacre in West Bengal's Bogtui village, in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation and demanded “serious inquiry” in the case. The family of the accused has said that he was beaten to death in the custody; the …

BJP committee seeks CBI, NHRC probes into 'Nabanna Chalo' rally violence
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP committee seeks CBI, NHRC probes into 'Nabanna Chalo' rally violence

India TV News  

Nabanno Chalo violence: The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to form a committee to look into the clash between party workers and West Bengal Police over the "Nabanna Chalo" movement. A BJP committee that looked into the clash between West Bengal police and party members during its 'Nabanna Chalo' rally has sought CBI and National Human Rights Commission probes into …

Ruckus in Bengal Assembly Over Death of Child in Birbhum, BJP Stages Walkout, Demands CBI Probe
2 years, 3 months ago

Ruckus in Bengal Assembly Over Death of Child in Birbhum, BJP Stages Walkout, Demands CBI Probe

News 18  

The death of a boy child in Birbhum and the recovery of his putrefied body from a neighbour’s house rocked the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday with the opposition BJP demanding a statement from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the “collapse” of law and order in the state. The Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari demanded a statement from Banerjee, who …

CBI now lands up at residence of TMC councillor in cattle smuggling case
2 years, 3 months ago

CBI now lands up at residence of TMC councillor in cattle smuggling case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a raid on a Trinamool Congress councillor's residence in Bolpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Tuesday in connection with the cattle smuggling case. The CBI arrested Mondal from his residence in Bolpur and has kept him in their custody for questioning him about the cattle smuggling case. Read | TMC leader Anubrata …

Mamata Banerjee threatens to launch probe against central govt officials in Bengal
2 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee threatens to launch probe against central govt officials in Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit out against the Centre over the increasing cases of raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate in the state and threatened to launch a probe against central government officials stationed in Bengal. Addressing a rally of her party's student wing, Mamata Banerjee said, "I also have cases …

Tell nation what CBI has found against Sisodia so far: AAP leaders protest against BJP
2 years, 3 months ago

Tell nation what CBI has found against Sisodia so far: AAP leaders protest against BJP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party held a protest on August 27 over CBI action against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and asked the BJP-led Centre to tell the nation what the probe agency found since it raided his residence and other locations last week. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party leaders and workers staged a protest near the AAP headquarters and chanted …

CBI Questions Abhishek Banerjee’s Wife As He Heads to Tripura to Campaign, TMC Calls it ‘Witch Hunt’
2 years, 6 months ago

CBI Questions Abhishek Banerjee’s Wife As He Heads to Tripura to Campaign, TMC Calls it ‘Witch Hunt’

News 18  

As Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee left for Tripura to campaign for bypolls on Tuesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation reached his residence to question his wife, Rujira, in connection with the coal scam case. Your fear is evident @BJP4India, but we won’t back down!” Political witch-hunt by the Centre is shameful!Minutes after our National General Secretary @abhishekaitc lands in …

CBI Files Before HC Probe Progress Reports in Birbhum Killings, TMC Leader's Murder
2 years, 7 months ago

CBI Files Before HC Probe Progress Reports in Birbhum Killings, TMC Leader's Murder

News 18  

The CBI on Monday submitted before the Calcutta High Court probe progress reports in the Birbhum arson case, which left 10 people dead, and the murder of TMC panchayat deputy chief Bhadu Sheikh that allegedly led to the killings. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice R Bharadwaj, which ordered a CBI probe into the two incidents, …

CBI arrests one more person in Birbhum violence case
2 years, 8 months ago

CBI arrests one more person in Birbhum violence case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday apprehended one more person in connection with the Birbhum killings, taking the total number of arrests made by the agency in the case to five, an official said. Nine people died of burn injuries after assailants threw petrol bombs at several houses in Bogtui village near Rampurhat town on March 21 following the …

Birbhum killings: HC orders CBI probe in TMC leader\'s murder
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum killings: HC orders CBI probe in TMC leader\'s murder

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a CBI investigation into the murder of Trinamool Congress leader Bhadu Sheikh, in apparent retaliation to which nine persons were burnt to death in West Bengal's Birbhum district. Prayers were made before a division bench presided by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava for ordering a CBI probe into the murder of Bhadu Sheikh …

Calcutta HC asks CBI to probe TMC leader's murder that preceded Birbhum violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Calcutta HC asks CBI to probe TMC leader's murder that preceded Birbhum violence

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court handed over the probe of the murder of Trinamool Congress leader in West Bengal’s Birbhum, Bhadu Sheikh, to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Sheikh’s murder was followed by arson in Bogtui village, Rampurhat, Birbhum, that killed nine people, including two children. On March 21, a clash broke out between two groups over the murder of local …

Breaking: Birbhum Massacre| Calcutta HC Takes On Record CBI Report, Reserves Order In Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Murder Of TMC Leader Bhadu Sheikh
2 years, 8 months ago

Breaking: Birbhum Massacre| Calcutta HC Takes On Record CBI Report, Reserves Order In Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Murder Of TMC Leader Bhadu Sheikh

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday took on record the preliminary report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the investigation into the violence in Birbhum district of West Bengal, in which 8 persons were killed allegedly in retaliation to the murder of local All India Trinamool Congress leader Bhadu Sheikh. The Court reserved its order in a batch …

Mafia ruling Bengal, says BJP fact-finding team in Birbhum report
2 years, 8 months ago

Mafia ruling Bengal, says BJP fact-finding team in Birbhum report

India Today  

The Mafia is ruling West Bengal under the leadership of the Trinamool Congress in coonivance with the police and the political leadership, the BJP central committee said in its report on the violence in Bengal’s Birbhum to party chief JP Nadda today. “Our efforts to contact the DGP and other officers failed.” Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

Bengal governor summons CM Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence: 'Increased lawlessness and violence'
2 years, 8 months ago

Bengal governor summons CM Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence: 'Increased lawlessness and violence'

India TV News  

Highlights "Recent alarmingly worrisome developments. make it imperative that you spare time for interaction" "Already cliff hanging governance in state.has recently been further strained" 8 people were charred to death in Birbhum Birbhum/Rampurhat Violence News: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday shot off a strongly-worded letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence and the scuffle that broke …

Birbhum violence: TMC leader Anarul Hussain, nine others at CBI camp for questioning
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum violence: TMC leader Anarul Hussain, nine others at CBI camp for questioning

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation brought 10 more accused in the Birbhum Rampurhat violence case, including local Trinamool Congress leader Anarul Hossain, to the CBI camp for questioning on Sunday. CBI officers also visited the village near here, where eight people were charred to death after their houses were set on fire, in a suspected fallout of a local TMC …

Birbhum killings: Don't defame police force for fault of few, says Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum killings: Don't defame police force for fault of few, says Mamata Banerjee

Firstpost  

The West Bengal chief minister asserted that the state is the most peaceful one in the country and a huge hue and cry has been started over one incident to malign her state Siliguri: Strongly defending the state police who have been at the butt of criticism from Opposition parties for alleged inaction to prevent the carnage in West Bengal’s …

Day 2 of CBI probe in Bengal violence amid deepening political row
2 years, 8 months ago

Day 2 of CBI probe in Bengal violence amid deepening political row

Hindustan Times  

A CBI team was in Bengal's Birbhum for the second day on Sunday to probe the latest violence case in the state, which has reached parliament and the Supreme Court. Eight people - six women and two children - were burnt to death in the horrific incident that has triggered a fresh political row between the Trinamool Congress and the …

Birbhum Violence LIVE: CBI to Grill Accused Anarul Hussain, 9 Others; Mamata Says Will Protest if CBI Acts As Per BJP Orders
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum Violence LIVE: CBI to Grill Accused Anarul Hussain, 9 Others; Mamata Says Will Protest if CBI Acts As Per BJP Orders

News 18  

Amid an eerie calm prevailing over the Bogtui village near Rampurhat town in West Bengal’s Birbhum district after eight people were killed in arson earlier this week, a team of the Central Bureau of Investigation reached the village on Saturday and started its investigation into the violence. Meanwhile, the political storm over the Birbhum killings continue to remain unabated, with …

BJP trying to influence CBI probe into Birbhum killings, alleges TMC
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP trying to influence CBI probe into Birbhum killings, alleges TMC

India TV News  

Highlights TMC accused BJP of trying to influence CBI probe into killings in Bengal's Birbhum district. The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday accused the BJP of trying to influence the CBI probe into the killings in Bogtui village in West Bengal's Birbhum district. "Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the area within two days of the incident and met the victims' …

CBI begins probe into Birbhum massacre; sleuths visit scene of crime
2 years, 8 months ago

CBI begins probe into Birbhum massacre; sleuths visit scene of crime

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Calcutta high court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the Birbhum massacre in which eight people were burnt alive, sleuths of the central agency started their investigation on Saturday. A team comprising around 30 officials from the CBI’s Special Crime Branch and led by Deputy Inspector General Akhilesh Singh reached Rampurhat. On Friday a …

Birbhum Violence: They Have Threatened to Kill Us Once They’re Out on Bail, Says Rampurhat Woman
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum Violence: They Have Threatened to Kill Us Once They’re Out on Bail, Says Rampurhat Woman

News 18  

Even as the Calcutta high court on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the violence in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, allegations of intimidation continue to surface. Eight people were burnt alive in their homes by a mob in Bogtui village in Rampurhat area in the district, following the killing of local Trinamool Congress’s Panchayat leader Bhadu Sheikh …

Birbhum killings: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe; TMC questions central agency's impartiality
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum killings: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe; TMC questions central agency's impartiality

Firstpost  

Opposition parties have welcomed the high court order for CBI investigation into the Birbhum killings Kolkata: Observing that the killing of eight people in Birbhum district earlier this week has shaken the conscience of society, the Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the CBI to take over the investigation into the case from the SIT formed by the West Bengal …

Mamata in Damage Control Mode, Slams Police Over Birbhum Carnage Before Ordering TMC Leader’s Arrest
2 years, 9 months ago

Mamata in Damage Control Mode, Slams Police Over Birbhum Carnage Before Ordering TMC Leader’s Arrest

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was in a damage control mode as she reached Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Thursday, and ordered the arrest of local Trinamool Congress worker after the killing of a TMC panchayat leader sparked off violence in which at least 10 were allegedly burnt alive. Banerjee had said yesterday that “nobody would …

Birbhum killings: Police arrests local TMC boss after Mamata orders hunting down of all suspects
2 years, 9 months ago

Birbhum killings: Police arrests local TMC boss after Mamata orders hunting down of all suspects

India TV News  

Highlights Bengal police has arrested local TMC boss after Mamata orders hunting down of all suspects Local TMC boss Anarul Hossain was arrested from near a hotel in the pilgrimage town of Tarapith She visited house of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, whose murder is suspected to have triggered carnage Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a tough …

Birbhum violence case: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit site on Thursday
2 years, 9 months ago

Birbhum violence case: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit site on Thursday

Hindustan Times  

Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Birbhum district Thursday, after violence claimed nine lives, including that of local leader of her ruling Trinamool. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee At least 23 persons have been held in connection with the case so far. The ministry of home affairs on Tuesday sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government …

Suvendu Adhikari seeks court-monitored CBI probe into murder of two councillors
2 years, 9 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari seeks court-monitored CBI probe into murder of two councillors

India Today  

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday demanded that a court-monitored probe by the CBI be held into the murders of two elected councillors, one of Trinamool Congress and the other of Congress, in North 24 Parganas and Purulia districts respectively. READ | Suvendu Adhikari skips Bengal BJP's mega review meet in Kolkata "The wife of the slain TMC councillor …

BJP to protest outside Raj assembly over CBI inquiry in REET paper leak
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP to protest outside Raj assembly over CBI inquiry in REET paper leak

Hindustan Times  

Demanding a CBI inquiry into the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers exam paper leak case, the opposition BJP will hold a demonstration near state assembly here on Tuesday, a party spokesperson said. The BJP's national general secretary and state in charge Arun Singh is set to address the agitation in Jaipur along with other leaders. The BJP's national general secretary …

Still being threatened: Kin of victims in Bengal post-poll violence
3 years, 4 months ago

Still being threatened: Kin of victims in Bengal post-poll violence

India Today  

After the Calcutta High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Bengal post-poll violence, families of victims allege they are still being threatened. Sixty-nine-year-old Shobha Mondol died after she allegedly came under attack from Trinamool Congress supporters while trying to save her son - Kamal Mondol, a BJP block president, from being thrashed. Read: Bengal post-poll violence: …

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC

India Today  

In a setback to the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into murder and rape cases in alleged post-poll violence in the state. I'm sure state govt will judge the situation&take a decision to appeal to a higher court if necessary:Saugata Roy, TMC pic.twitter.com/oHdTO9PEWF — ANI August 19, 2021 The …

Petition moved in J’khand HC for CBI probe into woman cop’s death
3 years, 7 months ago

Petition moved in J’khand HC for CBI probe into woman cop’s death

Hindustan Times  

Main opposition BJP’s legislature party leader Babulal Marandi on Saturday demanded that the state government immediately recommend CBI probe in the death case of Sahibganj police officer Rupa Tirkey, claiming that people do not have faith in the probe conducted by local police that was working allegedly under influence of Pankaj Mishra, the assembly representative of chief minister Hemant Soren. …

'Follow constitutional norms': Governor tells Mamata Banerjee as TMC workers go on rampage at CBI office
3 years, 7 months ago

'Follow constitutional norms': Governor tells Mamata Banerjee as TMC workers go on rampage at CBI office

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Monday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee over violent protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress workers outside the CBI office in Kolkata. Appeal to you to act and restore law and order.” Earlier today, Bengal ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, TMC legislator Madan Mitra, and former minister Sovan Chatterjee were arrested by the CBI …

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking CBI Inquiry Into Bengal Post-Election Violence
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking CBI Inquiry Into Bengal Post-Election Violence

Live Law  

BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia has moved the Supreme Court seeking for an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence that has erupted across West Bengal post the election results on 2May. Apart from seeking an inquiry and investigation into the "instances of rampant violence, murders and rapes that have been carried out by workers …

Two TMC Municipality Chairpersons Named in Bengal BJP Councillor's Murder Case, Kin Demand CBI Probe
4 years, 2 months ago

Two TMC Municipality Chairpersons Named in Bengal BJP Councillor's Murder Case, Kin Demand CBI Probe

News 18  

The family members of former BJP councillor Manish Shukla, who was shot dead on Sunday at Titagarh in North 24 Parganas in West Bengal, lodged FIR against nine persons, including two Trinamool Congress leaders, who are also the chairmen of Titagarh and Barrackpore municipalities. Mani Chandra Shukla, Manish’s father, said, “My son was killed due to political rivalry because he …

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