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National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and submitted a report on the Sandeshkhali violence recommending the President’s Rule in West Bengal.
A team of the NCW recently visited the restive Sandeshkhali village to probe the reports of sexual violence and intimidation against women in the region by TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his aides.
Sharma submitted a fact-finding report prepared by the commission which reportedly said that it has gathered disturbing testimonies of women alleging widespread fear and systematic abuse by both police officers and members of the ruling Trinamool Congress.
“ Sandeshkhali is not an isolated incident. Previously also many incidents of violence have been reported in the state and no action has been taken by the state government. Hence, NCW recommended to…
Rekha Sharma,
NCW chief meets Murmu, recommends President’s rule in West Bengal