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

West Bengal Governor urges immediate arrest of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, seeks report in 72 hours

Sandeshkhali: As Sandeshkhali grapples with the fallout from these allegations and the pursuit of justice, the spotlight remains firmly on the authorities' efforts to bring the perpetrators to account and restore order in the beleaguered community.

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

After getting over 70 complaints, the police lodged an FIR against Shajahan Shiekh, said the police. Most of the complainants claimed that Shajahan was actively involved in the forcible acquisition of their land and torturing of local women, they added.

TMC leader Ajit Maity arrested in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal Police lodges FIR against Shajahan

The police action comes after a TMC delegation visited the restive Sandeshkhali for the second consecutive day on Sunday and heard the grievances of villagers who have been protesting against alleged atrocities by local leaders of the ruling party.

TMC delegation to visit Sandeshkhali again today

This will be the fourth visit to Sandeshkhali by the ruling party leaders, amid protests by villagers against alleged land grab and sexual assault on women by local TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his supporters.

‘Congress to contest alone in Bengal, TMC in dilemma’: Adhir demands ‘yes or no’ from Mamata

A fresh war of words broke out between Congress and TMC over seat-sharing in Bengal for the Lok Sabha polls. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that Congress will contest alone in the state and demanded a "yes or no" from Mamata. TMC hit back and accused him of maligning the party.

Sandeshkhali protests: Villagers thrash TMC leader as agitation against Sheikh intensifies | WATCH

The villagers barricaded roads with logs and also set them on fire to block the entry of police vehicles into the Jhupkhali area of Sandeshkhali.

PM Modi will be in Bengal on March 1 and 2, to visit Aarambagh, Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seats

PM Modi's visit to West Bengal has been scheduled ahead of the Lok Sabha elections which are due to be held in few weeks. The polling dates for the general elections are yet to be announced.

West Bengal ration scam: ED files new case against accused Shahjahan Sheikh

A series of raids were carried out at multiple locations connected to Shahjahan Sheikh and his associates, covering six different sites.

Why name lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'?: Calcutta High Court asks Bengal to rename them

The Lion and Lioness were brought to West Bengal under an exchange programme with Tripura. The lawyer representing the Bengal government said that both of them were named in Tripura.

'Will you call Muslims IPS officers Pakistanis?': Mamata Banerjee steps up attack on BJP

The riverine Sandeshkhali area has been witnessing protests after local women accused absconding Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shajahan and his supporters of land grab and sexual assault under coercion.

'Deactivating Aadhaar cards political, vote bank game': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been alleging that the BJP-led central government was deactivating the Aadhaar cards of SC, ST and minority community people of the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as a precursor to bring in NRC.

West Bengal: NCST issues notice on Sandeshkhali incident, plans site visit

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.

Police mull action against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, shares video of him calling cop 'Khalistani'

The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari visited Sandeshkhali on Tuesday morning after court's intervention. Adhikari was earlier stopped twice from visiting the area.

'It is surprising that Shajahan Sheikh is still on the run': Calcutta High Court on Sandeshkhali row

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.

Sandeshkhali row: Police allow BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to visit disturbed area after HC intervention

Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and main opposition in the state BJP engaged in a political slugfest over the Sandeshkhali stir. The ruling TMC accused the BJP of defaming the state, while the saffron party attacked the government over the law and order situation in the state.

Centre ‘deactivating’ Aadhaar cards of SC-STs, minorities in Bengal as precursor to NRC: Mamata

Mamata stressed that her government will not implement NRC in Bengal and said that TMC is ready to "give our blood" but "not going to exclude any person from West Bengal".

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to visit Sandeshkhali today, Calcutta HC warns against provocative speeches

Some villages in Sandeshkhali community development block II in North 24 Parganas district have been witnessing protests over allegations of sexual abuse of women by some local TMC leaders and their associates and also land grabbing from villagers.

Sandeshkhali case: SC halts parliamentary panel proceedings involving top Bengal officers

The Supreme Court's decision puts a pause on the parliamentary panel's actions against key Bengal officers involved in the Sandeshkhali case.

BJP-led Centre deactivating Aadhaar cards to stop Bengal people from getting social benefits: Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Centre was "deactivating" the Aadhaar card of people of the state to stop them from getting the benefits of social schemes of the state government.

Ration scam: Arrested Jyotipriya Mallick removed from minister's post

Bhowmick is the Minister-in-charge of the Irrigation and Waterways Department. The decision was taken as per the advice of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the official said.

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata govt,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting Sandeshkhali

The Congress delegation spearheaded by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, encountered initial hindrance from police officials at Sarberia and subsequently at Rampur, along the path to Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.

West Bengal: Six-member BJP team on way to visit Sandeshkhali stopped, demands NIA probe

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider listing a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village.

NCW condemns 'appalling situation' in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, accuses police, TMC of sexual assault

A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) today visited trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Sandeshkhali has been witnessing protests over alleged atrocities on locals by ruling TMC leaders.

West Bengal: Trinamool MP Mimi Chakraborty announces resignation, says, 'politics not my cup of tea'

West Bengal news: Asked why she tendered her resignation to Banerjee and not to the Lok Sabha Speaker as per norms, Chakraborty said, "Once I get the nod from the TMC, I will submit it to the Speaker."

'Sandeshkhali is a bunker of RSS': Mamata's statement in assembly amid protests by BJP

Several women in the Sandeshkhali accused the local TMC strongman Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters of land-grab and sexually assaulting them under coercion. Shajahan has been absconding after a mob attacked ED officials who has gone to search his premises in connection with a corruption case.

Sandeshkhali violence: Bengal BJP chief S Majumdar injured in lathi charge, admitted to hospital

The protest against allegations of sexual harassment of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali for the sixth consecutive day cast its shadow in other regions of the state, with agitating BJP supporters clashing with police personnel in another part of North 24 Parganas district.

West Bengal Governor's convoy hit by car in Delhi, accused arrested

According to the police officials, the accused was not aware that it was a convoy of West Bengal Governor and he chased the fleet till the end. The security forces detained him at the guest house.