Tag: Sandeshkhali incident

PDS scam: ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

These raids come a day after the agency issued fresh summons to Shahjahan to join investigation on February 29.

February 23, 2024

BJP releases documentary on ‘atrocities’ on women in Sandeshkhali

The protesting women have also said that peace will not be restored in Sandeshkhali unless President’s Rule is imposed.

February 22, 2024

West Bengal DGP assures action against all accused of Sandeshkhali violence

West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar arrived in Sandeshkhali to take stock of the situation on Wednesday.

February 22, 2024

Trinamool calls for resignation of women’s commission chief Rekha Sharma, alleges bias

AITC claims that Sharma's favouritism towards the BJP, which comes from her past job as a BJP district secretary, harms the trustworthiness of her current role and makes her important position look foolish.

February 20, 2024

Fresh prohibitory orders issued at 12 places in Sandeshkhali ahead of Bengal LoP’s visit

Initially, though the district administration imposed Section 144 in 19 village panchayats, at a later stage the prohibitory orders were withdrawn from four.

February 20, 2024

‘Peace Home’ opened at Raj Bhavan as temporary shelter for Sandeshkhali victims

Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Governor CV Ananda Bose, Sandip Rajput, said on Monday that the idea of opening the peace home was initiated by Governor CV Anand Bose after his recent visit to Sandeshkhali.

February 20, 2024

Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal BJP chief shifted from ICU to daycare building of private hospital in Kolkata

Women in Sandeshkhali have been up in arms over the last few days over alleged atrocities committed on them by TMC leader Sheikh Shajahan and his aides.

February 16, 2024

Parliament Committee of Privileges directs West Bengal top officials to appear before them on Feb 19 over Sukanta Majumdar’s complaint

He complained that he got life-threatening injuries because of the police conduct.

February 16, 2024

BJP forms 6-member panel to inquire Sandeshkhali sexual harassment incidents

Union Minister Annapurna Devi has been named as the convenor of the high-level committee.

February 15, 2024

Bengal governor assures Sandeshkhali women action against guilty

"I assure you that no one will be spared and strong action will be initiated against them. I will exercise all my authority in doing the needful," the Governor told the local women.

February 12, 2024