Delhi: Sandeshkhali Victims Meet President Droupadi Murmu

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, 11 victims, including five women, convened with President Droupadi Murmu and shared their grievances in New Delhi on March 15, Friday.

Furthermore, the Director of the Center for SC/ST Support and Research revealed that the victims submitted a memorandum pertaining to the Sandeshkhali issue to President Murmu. Moreover, Ms Murmu sympathised with their grievances and was disheartened by the incident. 

#WATCH | Delhi | 11 victims of violence including five women from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali met President Droupadi Murmu, in Rashtrapati Bhawan, today

Dr. Partha Biswas, Director of the Center for SC/ST Support and Research says, "Regarding the issue of Sandeshkhali, the… pic.twitter.com/3lqQ9R0QFr

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The 11 victims, comprising five women and six men, came from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas. The village 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 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. 

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