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15 February 2024 13:30:38

What is happening in Sandeshkhali (Bengal) is very disturbing : Kolkata High Court

Case of sexual abuse of Hindu women and land encroachment by Trinamool Congress goons

Women agitating in Sandeshkhali (Bengal)

Kolkata (Bengal) – “What is happening in State’s Sandeshkhali is very disturbing. Media reports have unveiled a distressing incident involving the sexual assault of a woman at gunpoint. This is sad,” stated Calcutta High Court on this incident. The Court has also issued a notice to the Bengal Government regarding the matter. The matter is scheduled for hearing on 20th February. Apart from this, the Court has also mandated the removal of Section 144, which had been enforced in the Basirhat area of Sandeshkhali.

What is the matter ?

In Sandeshkhali, located in the South 24 Parganas District of Bengal, women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and land grabbing against Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his supporters. Local women have been staging protests for several days, demanding the immediate arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan. In a dramatic turn of events, they set fire to the farmland and farmhouse belonging to Shivprasad Hazra, another Trinamool Congress leader. Taking suo motu cognisance of the situation, the Calcutta High Court issued above order.

In response to these developments, the BJP decided to protest against Basirhat Superintendent of Police, Hossain Mehedi. They organised a march towards the Superintendent’s office, but their progress was halted enroute due to the imposition of Section 144. Tensions escalated during the confrontation, resulting in injuries, including BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar, who was subsequently hospitalised.

Trinamool Congress goons are targeting Hindu women – Union Minister Smriti Irani

Earlier, Union Minister Smriti Irani had alleged in this case that the Trinamool Congress Government is shielding the goons of the party. Hindu women from Sandeshkhali have recounted instances where Trinamool thugs would systematically visit households to identify young and attractive women. If married, these women were ominously informed by these thugs that they were now considered the property of the goons. Mamata Banerjee is known for the massacre of Hindus. She is allowing men in her party to mistreat women. How will the people of the country watch this calmly ?.

The Governor seeks a report

On the other hand, Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose expressed his dismay and shock at the situation in Sandeshkhali. Upon his arrival in Sandeshkhali, Trinamool activists staged a protest against him, brandishing placards. Governor Bose has since requested a comprehensive report from the State Government regarding the events unfolding in Sandeshkhali.

No untoward incident happened – Claim by the Police

Regarding the incident in Sandeshkhali, the Bengal Police stated, “The situation there remains peaceful, and no untoward incidents have occurred. We are committed to maintaining law and order in the area, and we will not tolerate any disruptions. Strict action will be taken against those who violate the law.”

Last month, Sheikh Shahjahan’s goons attacked Enforcement Directorate team

On 5th January, when the Enforcement Directorate team attempted to raid the residence of Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan, they were attacked by Trinamool Congress goons. Three officers had sustained injuries. Since then, Shahjahan is absconding. He stands accused of involvement in a ration scam amounting to thousands of crores of rupees in the State during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Editorial Perspective

The fact that the High Court feels compelled to make such a statement reflects the dire state of law and order in Bengal. Dissolving the State Government and imposing President’s Rule seems to be the only option to protect Hindus and the nation.

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