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“Harbhajan Singh Writes Open Letter to West Bengal Government Demanding Action in Rape-Murder Investigation”
Former Indian cricketer and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP, Harbhajan Singh, has expressed his deep concern over the delayed justice for the Kolkata rape and murder victim in an open letter addressed to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The letter, shared on Singh’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, reflects his dismay and calls for immediate action in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
“Nirbhaya’s Mother Urges Mamata Banerjee to Resign, Accuses Her of Mishandling Kolkata Rape-Murder Case”
Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya, has publicly demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of failing to effectively address the recent rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Devi's call for Banerjee's resignation comes amidst growing outrage over the August 9 crime, which she believes has been mishandled by the state government.
“Supreme Court Upholds Bengal’s Challenge Against CBI’s Sandeshkhali Investigation”
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's challenge against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducting probes in the state without its consent. This decision comes amidst ongoing investigations into multiple cases including sexual assault and land grabbing on Sandeshkhali island, despite initial resistance from Bengal.
“After Bengal’s ‘Street Justice’ Towards Couple Draws Notice from Rights Commission”
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in response to a disturbing incident in West Bengal where a man and a woman were publicly beaten for allegedly having an illicit relationship. The incident, captured in a widely circulated video, reportedly involved a perpetrator associated with the ruling Trinamool Congress party.
“CBI Establishes Exclusive Email Address for Sandeshkhali Land Grab Victims in Bengal”
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken a significant step in addressing the issues faced by villagers in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, by creating a dedicated email ID, sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in, for reporting instances of land grabbing and related crimes. This move comes in response to a directive from the Calcutta High Court for a court-monitored CBI probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.
