Birbhum killings

Calcutta High Court orders CBI to probe into murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh

The court verbally remarks that the two incidents, murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh and Birbhum killings, are interlinked.

Apr 08, 2022, 10:52 AM IST

CBI makes first arrests in Birbhum killings case, nabs four suspects from Mumbai

According to the news agency PTI, a team of six CBI officers probing the case flew down to Mumbai and arrested four suspects on Thursday morning. 

Apr 07, 2022, 17:55 PM IST

'Misuse of power': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP’s report on Birbhum killings

Commenting on BJP fact-finding panel's report on Birbhum violence, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "When an investigation is on there should not be any interference from any (political) party or any side. Investigation must be free and fair. Party interference at this moment is misuse and abuse of power which may distort the probe and people will lose their confidence in the investigation." 

Mar 30, 2022, 15:30 PM IST

Top 25: Mukhtar to appear in Lucknow court today

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Mar 28, 2022, 14:20 PM IST

Ruckus in West Bengal Assembly over Birbhum killings, 5 BJP MLAs suspended for unruly conduct

Following a clash between TMC and BJP MLAs on the floor of the House over Birbhum violence, the Speaker suspended 5 BJP MLAs, including Suvendu Adhikari, from the Assembly, until further notice.

Mar 28, 2022, 13:27 PM IST

Top 25: Mukhtar to appear in Lucknow court today

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Mar 28, 2022, 13:26 PM IST

Top 25: Amarnath Yatra will start from June 30

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Mar 28, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

CBI names 21 accused in Birbhum violence case which left 8, including women and children, dead

The accused have been arrested under Section 147, 148, 149, and other Sections in FIR on suspected offence of armed rioting. Preliminary inquiry reveals that the killings came as a retaliation for the murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh

Mar 26, 2022, 13:25 PM IST

Birbhum violence: 15-member CBI team reaches Rampurhat with forensic experts

A day after Calcutta High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over probe in the Birbhum violent killings, a 15-member team of the Central agency has joined the investigation and reached the crime scene in Rampurhat.

Mar 26, 2022, 10:59 AM IST

CBI investigation into Bengal violence: TMC questions central agency's impartiality

The Calcutta High Court said that facts and circumstances demand that the investigation be handed over to the CBI. 8 people were killed in Birbhum. The Mamata Banerjee-led party said all cooperation would be extended to the CBI but there would be mass movements if the saffron party uses it to harass TMC leaders.

Mar 25, 2022, 19:35 PM IST

Top 25: Verdict in Birbhum Violence Today

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Mar 25, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee visits Bengal village where 8 were burnt to death, announces Rs 5 lakh compensation

Banerjee visited Bogtui village and spoke with the family members of those killed. The chief minister also separately spoke with the family members of slain local TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh.

Mar 24, 2022, 13:51 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit violence-hit Birbhum today; BJP demands central probe

Describing the incident as "unfortunate", she said, "It was an attempt by the BJP, Left and the Congress to malign our government. Strict action will be taken against all those responsible for the Birbhum incident, irrespective of their (political) colour.”

Mar 24, 2022, 07:43 AM IST