Justice Jay Sengupta, presiding over the case, emphasized the need to avoid coercive measures against Patra and other petitioners until June 14 regarding the suo motu case initiated by the police on May 12. This case was related to protests staged in front of the Sandeshkhali police station.
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KOLKATA: On 21st May: The Calcutta High Court issued order, providing temporary relief to Rekha Patra, the BJP’s candidate from Basirhat. The court ruled that there should be no coercive action against her until June 14 in connection with a suo motu case initiated by the Sandeshkhali Police.
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Justice Jay Sengupta, presiding over the case, emphasized the need to avoid coercive measures against Patra and other petitioners until June 14 regarding the suo motu case initiated by the police on May 12. This case was related to protests staged in front of the Sandeshkhali police station.
Patra, along with several others, approached the High court to challenge the suo motu case and requested for its quashing. The next hearing on this matter is scheduled for June 12.
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During the proceedings, the petitioners’ counsel highlighted the events of May 10, when individuals allegedly affiliated with the ruling political faction attacked them with weapons. Despite their resistance, the attackers fled the scene, leaving behind a seized firearm, which was subsequently handed over to the police, resulting in an FIR being lodged.
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The counsel further explained that the protests outside the police station were in response to perceived inaction regarding the case, as no arrests had been made.
Justice Sengupta expressed disappointment over the failure to make any arrests in connection with the case filed by the petitioners at the Sandeshkhali police station.
Background
Sandeshkhali, a region in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, has unfortunately experienced episodes of violence in its recent history. These incidents have often been linked to various socio-political tensions and conflicts prevalent in the area.
One notable instance of violence occurred in May 2024, when individuals reportedly affiliated with a particular political faction attacked protesters in Sandeshkhali. The protesters, led by figures such as Rekha Patra, were demonstrating against alleged crimes against women in the region. The situation escalated when the attackers used weapons, resulting in clashes and the seizure of firearms.
Patra, a prominent figure from West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali, gained attention for her leadership in protests against alleged crimes targeting women in the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency. The High Court’s decision comes at a crucial time, with the Lok Sabha elections for the Basirhat constituency approaching.
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