Sandeshkhali violence extremely shameful, Calcutta HC tells Bengal govt

Since January, Sandeshkhali witnessed unprecedented protests over allegations of sexual abuse and land grabbing by scores of women against local Trinamool Congress leader.

The Calcutta High Court on April 4 pulled up the West Bengal government as it continued hearing petitions filed about the Sandeshkhali violence.

Calling the case "extremely shameful", the court said it is the state government’s "100% responsibility" if the "safety of a citizen is under threat".

"What has happened in Sandeshkhali is extremely shameful. The entire district administration and the ruling dispensation owe moral responsibility for what has happened in Sandeshkhali. 100% responsibility lies with the ruling party if the safety of a citizen is under threat; the government is responsible," the High Court said.

Since January, Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, witnessed unprecedented protests over allegations of sexual abuse and land grabbing by scores of women against local Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shajahan and his supporters.