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.

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.