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The Latest Breaking News from Sandeshkhali

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Supreme Court refuses PIL for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence, directs petitioner to approach Calcutta High Court.

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Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali

The BJP slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the version of some of the complainant women in Sandeshkhali, saying she has made “very cheap” remarks and that it was time to throw out her government.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence | NCW chairperson seeks Mamata resignation, demands President’s rule in Bengal

As the situation in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, gradually returns to normalcy following a week of protests alleging TMC-led atrocities on villagers and sexual harassment of women, the police have been maintaining a strong vigil in the area.

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Sandeshkhali rape survivor alleges attack on her home

A woman who has alleged sexual assault by local Trinamool Congress leaders in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali

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Three Bengal ministers visit trouble-torn Sandeshkhali to speak to people about grievances

Ministers visit Sandeshkhali to address grievances, amid allegations of sexual atrocities and land grabbing in the area.

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Bengal govt removes Sumit Kumar as DIG (Barasat Range) after Sandeshkhali violence

The State government named ADG & IGP, Traffic & Road Safety, Supratim Sarkar as the new ADG & IGP, South Bengal while ADG & IGP (Western Zone) Tripurari Atharv was named the new ADG of state STF.

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Sandeshkhali violence: "Law and order completely destroyed in West Bengal...," says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal in the wake of the Sandeshkhali issue, stating that there is a lack of respect for women in the state. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Morning digest | PM Modi has effectively implemented Ram Rajya, says BJP resolution; Trinamool Congress leader arrested in connection with Sandeshkhali sexual assault and violence case , and more

From routine freezing of Congress accounts by Income Tax department to Trump being fined $364 million for fraud, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal police arrest local Trinamool leader, add charges of gang rape

Amidst allegations of sexual assault made by some women in Sandeshkhali, the West Bengal police has added charges of gang rape and attempt to murder against local Trinamool Congress leaders Shiboprasad Hazra and Uttam Sardar

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West Bengal child rights panel team visits Sandeshkhali

West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights investigates child abuse complaints in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali: Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury stopped by police, slams Mamata

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was stopped by police on way to restive Sandeshkhali area, which has been rocked by protests

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence | SC to consider listing PIL for court-monitored probe into violence in West Bengal village

Sandeshkhali violence: The Supreme Court considers listing a PIL for a court-monitored probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village.

The Hindu

Central BJP team, West Bengal Cong. president stopped from visiting Sandeshkhali

A central team of the BJP on Friday was stopped by police from visiting West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali, which has been rocked by protests over alleged atrocities on villagers by TMC leaders, Union Minister Protima Bhoumik said.

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National Commission for Scheduled Castes team visits Sandeshkhali

A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on February 15 visited trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, which is now in the eye of a political storm.

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West Bengal BJP chief hospitalised after scuffle with police

BJP president Sukanta Majumdar hospitalized after scuffle with police en route to Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal.

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West Bengal Governor seeks arrest of Trinamool leaders accused of ‘assaulting women’

Governor calls for arrest of Trinamool Congress leaders accused of violence against women and destruction of property.

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West Bengal govt’s prohibitory orders in Sandeshkhali set aside by HC

Calcutta High Court sets aside West Bengal government's decision to impose prohibitory orders at Sandeshkhali amid protests.

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Sandeshkhali: Setback to TMC, Calcutta High Court orders removal of prohibitory orders in Basirhat amid BJP agitation

In a major setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of prohibitory orders that were imposed under Section 144

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Sandeshkhali unrest | Section 144 imposed in vicinity of Basirhat SP office over BJP agitation

Prohibitory Orders were clamped on February 13 in the vicinity of the SP’s office in West Bengal’s Basirhat in view of a proposed agitation programme by the BJP over allegations of sexual harassment by women in Sandeshkhali block.

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National Commission for Scheduled Castes seeks action taken report from West Bengal on Sandeshkhali

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has taken suo motu cognisance of incidents in West Bengal’s restive Sandeshkhali area and asked the administration to submit an action taken report within three days.

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Suvendu Adhikari among six BJP MLAs suspended from Bengal Assembly

Six BJP MLAs, including Suvendu Adhikari, suspended from West Bengal Assembly for protesting and demanding statement on Sandeshkhali issue.

The Hindu

Bengal Governor arrives in Sandeshkhali, women allege molestation by Trinamool leaders

Unrest in Sandeshkhali as women accuse Trinamool Congress members of molestation; Governor promises action and police set up committee.

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West Bengal Governor to visit violence-torn Sandeshkhali

West Bengal Governor cuts short Kerala trip to visit violence-torn Sandeshkhali, demands report on violence from State government.

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Sandeshkhali block in West Bengal on the boil, villagers set fire to properties of Trinamool leaders

Several areas of Sandeshkhali block in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas have remained on the boil over the past few days and on February 9 villagers set on fire properties belonging to Trinamool Congress leaders.

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Two more persons arrested in connection with attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali: Police

Four persons arrested in connection with attack on ED officials in Kolkata; three officers injured.

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