1. Calcutta High Court rebukes Bengal government for Sandeshkhali violence, deems them responsible for safety threats
2. Advocate Priyanka Tibrewal presents complaints of sexual violence and land grabs during the hearing.
3. The Bengal government faces criticism over Sandeshkhali’s turmoil during court proceedings.
Kolkata, April 04: The Calcutta High Court rebuked the Bengal government over the Sandeshkhali violence, holding them entirely responsible for citizen safety threats.
During the hearing, advocate Priyanka Tibrewal presented complaints alleging sexual violence and land grab in Sandeshkhali.
Former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, accused in the Sandeshkhali attack, was arrested after being on the run for two months.
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Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam expressed concern over the allegations, stating even if 1% were true, it would be shameful for Bengal, the self-proclaimed safest state for women.
The court was informed that some grabbed lands are being returned, but the process lacks transparency, and women are reportedly facing torture.
Sheikh Shahjahan was remanded to ED custody till April 13 for alleged money laundering in Sandeshkhali’s pisciculture business.
