KOLKATA, India — Authorities in West Bengal are moving to appeal a court decision that sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of a junior doctor, pushing instead for the death penalty in a case that has ignited fierce national debate about women’s safety. The grim discovery of the woman’s … Read more
Naihati, India — Tensions escalated in the town of Naihati, West Bengal, as what began as a peaceful student protest swiftly descended into chaos, leading to allegations of violence and police assault. The students, originally gathered to voice concerns over educational policies, reported that law enforcement responded with excessive force. Witnesses claim the situation intensified … Read more
Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken action against the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed by the Bengal Police regarding the Bhupatinagar incident. The incident, which took place in a town in West Bengal, has raised concerns and prompted NIA intervention. The move by NIA to challenge the FIRs in Kolkata High … Read more
Kolkata, India – Political tensions are escalating in West Bengal as the Lok Sabha elections draw near, following an attack on the National Investigation Agency (NIA) team in East Midnapore. The incident has sparked a heated exchange between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with accusations flying back and … Read more
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clashed in a heated exchange on Sunday, highlighting the ongoing tension between their political parties. Modi accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of obstructing the work of central investigative agencies by supporting corrupt leaders and inciting attacks against them. The confrontation … Read more
Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced an attack on its team in Bengal, which authorities believe was an attempt to hinder the agency’s operations. The incident occurred while the NIA team was conducting a duty in the area. The NIA team encountered resistance from a group of individuals, leading to a confrontation … Read more
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has denied claims of assaulting residents in Bhupatinagar, West Bengal while conducting searches related to a blast case. The NIA team faced a violent attack from a mob during their operation in Naruabila village, leading to allegations of hindering their lawful duties. According to the NIA, the attack … Read more
Kolkata, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced a violent assault in Bhupatinagar, East Midnapore, resulting in injuries to one team member and damage to an agency vehicle. The incident occurred as the NIA team was returning after detaining two Trinamool Congress leaders accused of involvement in a blast that claimed three lives in … Read more
Guwahati, India – The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed lack of surprise at the recent attack on monks in politically-chaotic Bengal. The incident, which occurred in the Indian state of West Bengal, is just one of many violent episodes in the region’s ongoing political turmoil. Sarma’s response follows a series of violent … Read more
Kolkata, India – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced his lack of surprise in response to the assault on monks in West Bengal, calling the state politically violent. The incident involved three monks reportedly attacked by a mob in Purulia district. The monks were accused of being kidnappers in disguise while on their way … Read more