Supreme Court Halts Parliament Panel's Probe Against Bengal Officers in Sandeshkhali Case
The Supreme Court's intervention comes amid allegations of misconduct and violence in Sandeshkhali, with a focus on the treatment of villagers and political tensions.
Overview
- The Supreme Court issued a stay on proceedings by a Parliament panel against top West Bengal officers over allegations of misconduct by BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar in the Sandeshkhali case.
- Notices have been issued to various parties including the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Union Home Ministry, with responses sought within four weeks.
- The case involves allegations of systematic exploitation and sexual assault by Trinamool leader Sheikh Sahajan and his aides against villagers in Sandeshkhali.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of exacerbating the situation, while the National Commission for Scheduled Castes recommends President's Rule amid the violence.
- A delegation from the National Commission for Women visited Sandeshkhali, highlighting a pattern of negligence and complicity by the state government and law enforcement.