Shameful: Calcutta HC Slams TMC-Led Bengal Govt Over Sandeshkhali

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday came heavily on the West Bengal government for the Sandeshkhali incident and termed it as 'extremely shameful' on April 4, Thursday. 

Moreover, the Calcutta HC held the TMC-led West Bengal government entirely responsible for the Sandeshkhali issue. The HC further asserted that it is the duty of the state government to ensure women's safety and learn about their sufferings. 

A village located in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, Sandeshkhali is witnessing significant clashes and violence following allegations of systematic sexual exploitations and land-grabbing committed by TMC leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh, Shibu Hazara and Uttam Sardar. Shahjahan Sheikh remained absconding since 5th January after an ED team was attacked by a large mob while conducting raids at Shahjahan's residence.

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Sandeshkhali-accused Shahjahan Sheikh during questioning at Basirhat Sub Correctional Home in a PMLA case concerning the ration distribution scam case on March 30, Saturday. 

The CBI took over Sandeshkhali accused Shahjahan Sheikh's custody from the West Bengal CID after the second order of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday. However, the WB CID initially refused to hand over Sheikh's custody as the state government challenged HC's verdict.

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday transferred the Sandeshkhali case including the attack on ED sleuths and allegations on Shahjahan Sheikh to the Central Bureau of Investigation. 

Prime accused in the Sandeshkhali matter, Shahjahan Sheikh was arrested on 29th February, Thursday. He was suspended for six years by the Trinamool Congress.