National Desk, 14th February: Violence erupted in West Bengal as clashes broke out between BJP workers and police after they were prevented from entering Sandeshkhali. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar sustained injuries during the confrontation. The area has been witnessing protests by women alleging atrocities by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shajahan Sheikh and his associates.
Earlier in the day, Bengal police stopped Sukanta Majumdar from leaving a guest house in Taki, North 24 Parganas district. A significant police presence was deployed to block BJP leaders from reaching Sandeshkhali, where section 144 has been enforced.
The unrest stems from ongoing agitation by women in Sandeshkhali, accusing TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his aides of committing atrocities against them. The situation escalated as clashes broke out between BJP supporters and the police during the attempted visit by Sukanta Majumdar.
The police action comes amid heightened tensions, with the imposition of section 144 indicating restrictions on large gatherings in the area. The incident underscores the volatile political atmosphere in West Bengal, with parties engaging in confrontations over alleged injustices and disputes.