The situation in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, has escalated with various national commissions and the BJP intensifying their focus on the region due to reported human rights violations and political unrest. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and the National Human Rights Commission have taken significant steps by demanding reports on the condition of scheduled tribes and taking suo motu cognizance of the violence, respectively. The commissions are actively visiting the area to assess the situation firsthand. Amidst this, the Enforcement Directorate has launched raids at nearly 6 locations across West Bengal in connection with an alleged Public Distribution System scam involving absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, indicating a broader investigation into corruption and law enforcement issues in the state. Concurrently, political tensions have heightened with the detention of West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar during a protest in Sandeshkhali, demanding Shahjahan's arrest. The BJP has announced a 3-day protest starting from 26th February, from 11pm to 6pm, to press for their demands. This series of events underscores the complex interplay of human rights concerns, political unrest, and law enforcement actions in Sandeshkhali.
VIDEO | BJP MP Locket Chatterjee (@me_locket) detained as party's women delegation stopped by police from visiting unrest-hit #Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) https://t.co/RojC7YNAtb
BJP Delegation, On Way To Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Stopped By Cops https://t.co/XRxOw9D7Y8 https://t.co/XqJIpxSiyt
#WATCH | West Bengal | BJP MP and State General Secretary Locket Chatterjee and Police officer enter into a verbal altercation. BJP women's delegation was stopped by state Police as they headed towards Sandeshkhali. https://t.co/WL4rDU5Ude
VIDEO | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team reaches unrest-hit #Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/sENR5Ibcm1
#WATCH | West Bengal: BJP Women Delegation led by party leader Locket Chatterjee stopped by state Police as they head towards Sandeshkhali. https://t.co/Og71ItarSh
#WATCH | West Bengal | ED raids underway at the residence of one Arup Som, a former government employee who is now in the fish business, in Kolkata. ED is conducting raids at nearly 6 locations in the state in its ongoing investigation against Sheikh Shahjahan in connection… https://t.co/3T0iyIdv9h
STORY | ED raids residences of associates of absconding TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh READ: https://t.co/MApyhwWxQg VIDEO: https://t.co/Pat5zEF1hM
#WATCH | West Bengal | ED raids underway at the premises of one Partha Pratim Sengupta in Central Howrah. He is reportedly a close aide of absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. ED is conducting raids at nearly 6 locations in the state in its ongoing investigation against… https://t.co/Z7JYvJTJZ9
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at nearly 6 locations in West Bengal in its ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case. The raids were conducted a…
Women BJP leaders to visit West Bengal's #Sandeshkhali today @mickygupta84 reports https://t.co/orME8pOoRz
#WATCH | West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar says, "I have told the Governor about the entire incident and what happened. The Governor was also shocked by the way they behaved with an MP...Such behaviour is not acceptable in a democracy...Section 144 has been imposed only… https://t.co/YIsFCz75rR https://t.co/lLpinovsgQ
Bengal BJP Chief Removed From Sandeshkhali Protest Site, Packed Off On Boat https://t.co/suznX5YcSn https://t.co/d9e1cDKWBF
#WATCH | West Bengal: Police detained West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar after he sat on a protest demanding the arrest of Shahjahan Sheikh, in Sandeshkhali https://t.co/zx9kRXrkKH https://t.co/0UuBy718RU
#PMModi to visit West Bengal on March 6 amid Sandeshkhali row, may meet victims https://t.co/4FmsyShyxH
PM Modi to visit Bengal on March 6, to meet party women workers @akhileshsharma1 reports https://t.co/BVqITWyTg3
#WATCH | West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar arrives at violence-hit Sandeshkhali after police permission allows him to visit the area https://t.co/jZUu9MJ6oH
"If Sandeshkhali Women Want To Meet PM, We'll Arrange": Bengal BJP Chief https://t.co/xSQopnwWpb #Sandeshkhali https://t.co/YsV53YfkKM
#WATCH | Basirhat, West Bengal: BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar says, "We have given in writing that we want to meet Vikas Singh and 11 other party workers, they're innocent and have done nothing wrong... They (administration) said that only local MP is allowed to meet, I… https://t.co/EnvzWVHdle
#NewsAlert | PM Modi to visit Bengal, meet women who have alleged sex harassment in Sandeshkhali, sources say. @Vasudha156 with more details. https://t.co/GAzv9ANlGA
#WATCH | Ananta Nayak, Vice-chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes on his visit to West Bengal's Sandeshkhali says, "There is still fear in the hearts of people here. We have asked for a report from West Bengal DGP...Such a thing should not happen, else someone… https://t.co/oGVpXCh0xU
VIDEO | Ananta Nayak, Vice Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, visits West Bengal's unrest-hit #Sandeshkhali. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/aehjoCDwIQ
#SandeshkhaliViolence | NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over human rights violations. @MickyGupta84 reports. https://t.co/kBM5wdxwVK
#WATCH | West Bengal: A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes reaches Sandeshkhali https://t.co/kEq10MlDxB
Bengal Top Cop Spends Night In Sandeshkhali, Says Will Listen To Each Complaint https://t.co/ZUujbOaYNl
VIDEO | “We are reviewing all the complaints including land-related cases. I request people to cooperate with the police administration. We will take strict action against those who took the law in their hands,” says West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar after his visit to Sandeshkhali on… https://t.co/BeHihNyHYm
#WATCH | West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar returns to Kolkata after visiting Sandeshkhali. He says, "Action will be taken against all those who took law in their hands. The allegations of locals are being heard and looked into. Everyone should cooperate with the Police and… https://t.co/YY4XNQfyiE
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: A team of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes leaves for Sandeshkhali https://t.co/2ZjsdYu1Ur
"Trinamool Government Has Surpassed CPM's Rule In Atrocities": BJP on Sandeshkhali https://t.co/eNZ2SgVj8a https://t.co/rt49qe8C9z
BJP To Release Documentary On Alleged Atrocities On Women In Sandeshkhali https://t.co/U4yD3HMnqK https://t.co/NviAwOcU7Q
#NewsNight | BJP slams Mamata Govt. over #Sandeshkhali incident @Rituvermaddnews https://t.co/j3wRruTiUl
NHRC Notice to West Bengal Govt on Sandeshkhali Violence, Seeks Report on Human Rights Violations https://t.co/bMIP9OMlNv
"Conscience Shocked": Human Rights Panel To Send Team To Bengal's Sandeshkhali https://t.co/5Bc6YuNVxw https://t.co/XKIC6iER9y
#WATCH | On the Sandeshkhali incident, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul says, "DG Rajiv Kumar said there was no complaint before 6th February. Why is he suddenly rushing to Sandeshkhali to gather footage from the press?... When the women of Sandeshkhali went to the police for help and… https://t.co/zPVWHM7zfB
STORY | Bengal DGP visits Sandeshkhali; holds meetings with police officers READ: https://t.co/3B280Z0X8r VIDEO: https://t.co/nl6X1efaVO
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Demands Report on Sandeshkhali, Visit Scheduled for Tomorrow https://t.co/OmCfZnw0KT
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of media reports on unabated human rights violations due to continued violence in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal: NHRC https://t.co/UGa7ACD6KE
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes asks for a report about the condition of scheduled tribes at #Sandeshkhali. The commission asks the chief secretary and DG of police to give details within three days. A team of the commission will visit tomorrow to Sandeshkhali.… https://t.co/wBfJvN5eDz
#WATCH | Howrah: West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar says, " We will keep protesting. From 26th February, our 3-day protest will begin, from 11pm to 6pm. We will hold the protest in Kolkata, we have applied for permission. Why is Shahjahan Sheikh not yet arrested? Where is… https://t.co/ibUUqwiQ0j