West Bengal ration scam: ED files new case against accused Shahjahan Sheikh
Feb 23, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTA series of raids were carried out at multiple locations connected to Shahjahan Sheikh and his associates, covering six different sites.
A series of raids were carried out at multiple locations connected to Shahjahan Sheikh and his associates, covering six different sites.
FACT CHECK: The resurfacing of an old image depicting a police officer detaining a Sikh man with misleading captions sparked a wave of misinformation on social media, falsely implicating supporters of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Sandeshkhali row: By engaging directly with the affected community and conducting a thorough investigation, the commission aims to ensure swift and effective resolution of any issues arising from the incident.
The West Bengal government moved an appeal before the division bench challenging order of Justice Kausik Chanda, who had also stayed until further order the prohibitory orders imposed on the assembly of five or more persons imposed in Sandeshkhali by the administration under Section 144 of CrPC.
The resurfacing of a distressing video depicting a woman being assaulted on live TV, falsely linked to recent protests in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, was debunked by India TV's Fact Check team.
The Supreme Court's decision puts a pause on the parliamentary panel's actions against key Bengal officers involved in the Sandeshkhali case.
Accompanied by central forces, the ED teams conducted the raids at Salt Lake, Kaikhali, Mirza Galib Street, Howrah and a few other places.
West Bengal crime news: The investigating officers were shocked by the sequence of events after they found that the minor victim was sold to two different brothels by her mother. Police sources said the victim was first sold to a brothel in Bihar's Muzaffarpur by her mother.
Kolkata news: Railways has asked Akshay Satnaliwala to submit a proposal for a station-to-station rate facility with a commitment to traffic movement. The entrepreneur expressed his gratitude to the minister and the Eastern Railway for responding to his appeal.
The boat capsized in the middle of the river when people were returning home. On hearing the screams, other boats rushed to the spot and rescued as many people as possible, police said.
A crude bomb exploded near Gandhi Primary School, causing alarm and leading to injuries among individuals in the vicinity.
Kolkata Police successfully prevented a potential suicide attempt as a distressed man climbed a bridge, causing traffic disruption for nearly half an hour. The 40-year-old resident, facing emotional distress post-separation and financial setbacks, heightened tensions during a busy Monday afternoon.
Despite visiting the ED office for the second time and sending three notices, the police team couldn't connect with the deputy director who filed a complaint about the attack in Sandeshkhali. The ED reported injuries and theft during the raid related to a ration distribution scam.
West Bengal news: A second agency team was attacked and their vehicle was damaged during the arrest of another TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bongaon of the said district on the same day.
Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh's supporters assaulted the ED officers during the Sandeshkhali raid. The report includes minute-by-minute details and videos of the incident, prompting a potential National Investigation Agency inquiry.
TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, whose "supporters" allegedly attacked an ED team in West Bengal, locked himself at his home at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district when ED team went to his residence to conduct a raid.
West Bengal ration scam case: Earlier on Thursday, ED officials came under attack in the North 24 Parganas district while they were on their way to raid homes of former Bongaon Municipality chairman Shankar Adhya and Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the ration scam case.
West Bengal news: Bomb squad reached the location and visitors' entry to the museum has been restricted for the next few hours, said Kolkata Police.
West Bengal news: As per notification, everyone present on occasion will have to be in standing position while the song is being sung or tuned. On Sept 6, a resolution was passed on the floor of WB Assembly to declare Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year’s Day) as the Statehood Day for West Bengal.
West Bengal new DG: A 1989-batch IPS officer with an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee, Kumar held prominent positions such as commissioner of Kolkata Police, joint commissioner (Special Task Force), and director general, among others.
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