Topic: West bengal
Fifth lynching in 30 days in WB as Muslim man beaten to death; ninth Muslim victim in India since June
Following a series of lynchings in West Bengal, another mob attack occurred on July 7, resulting in the death of a Muslim man who was severely beaten on suspicion of theft in Kolkata's Bhangar area.
In West Bengal, four lynched, dozens attacked in 12 mob violence incidents in two weeks
At least four people have been beaten to death and 10 wounded in 12 separate mob violence incidents in West Bengal in a week. All incidents happened since 19 June.
49-year-old Muslim man’s suspicious death at West Bengal’s Lalbagh sub-jail: family alleges murder
A 49-year-old Muslim man, identified as Muntaj Sheikh from Durgapur village of Islampur police station in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, died under suspicious circumstances at Lalbagh sub-jail.
Woman who accused Bengal governor of sexual harassment moves SC challenging immunity claimed by him
A woman who had accused West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose of sexually harassing her has moved the Supreme Court challenging the immunity from criminal proceedings claimed by the governor under Article 361 of the Constitution.
West Bengal Bar Council declares ‘Black Day’ on July 1 to protest against new criminal laws
The West Bengal Bar Council unanimously decided on Wednesday to observe July 1 as ‘Black Day’ in protest against the implementation of three new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023.
At least five dead as Kanchanjunga Express collides with goods train in West Bengal
At least five people were killed and dozens were injured after the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in West Bengal’s...
