The Supreme Court is set to hear the West Bengal government’s appeal against the Calcutta High Court’s order to initiate a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The state government contends that the High Court’s directive infringes upon the state police’s authority to investigate cognizable offenses, even those unrelated to the allegations raised by the petitioners.
In response to allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, the CBI has registered its first case. The Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI investigation, prompting the agency to dispatch a team to verify the claims. Following preliminary verification, the CBI has filed an FIR based on the allegations of land grabbing and assault against women. The agency is also tasked with investigating the conversion of agricultural land to water bodies for pisciculture and is expected to submit a comprehensive report to the High Court at the next hearing on May 2.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) to investigate allegations of land grabbing and sexual harassment in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The FIR names five individuals, including the main accused Shahjahan Sheikh. The probe stems from a January 5 attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Sandeshkhali and the subsequent arrest of Sheikh. Following Sheikh’s arrest, women in the area have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse by TMC leaders. Additionally, families have claimed their agricultural land was forcibly converted to fisheries by TMC members.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) to investigate allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, following an order from the Calcutta High Court. The FIR names five accused individuals, while others remain unknown at this time. The allegations stem from protests led by women against local politician Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates, who have been accused of sexual misconduct and land-grabbing. Shahjahan was arrested in February and remains in custody.
