The Calcutta High Court refused to interfere with the CBI probe into ex-TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in the Sandeshkhali case, stating that an accused has no right to question the choice of investigating agency.
Today, 26th April,The West Bengal government challenges a CBI inquiry into the Sandeshkhali violence, arguing that the state is effectively investigating. This intensifies the conflict over jurisdiction in criminal investigations between state and central agencies. The Calcutta High Court had granted CBI permission to investigate the case involving allegations against Trinamool Congress leaders. The dispute has led to raids and arrests in the region, with ongoing tensions and protests.
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Kolkata: Today (10th April): The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into alleged crimes against women and forcible land grabs in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The court will closely monitor the investigation, specifically addressing the illegal conversion of agricultural land for pisciculture, amid concerns about safety and environmental violations in the region.
