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  • Apr 27, 2024
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CBI SEIZES ARMS CACHE IN SANDESHKHALI; LINKED TO ED CASE.

Why in the news?

CBI seizes arms and ammo in Sandeshkhali, linked to ED attack case; Trinamool leader and associates accused of misconduct.

Details of the Seizure By CBI:

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, uncovering a cache of arms and ammunition.
  • Seized items included foreign-made revolvers, a pistol, cartridges of various calibres, and bullets.
  • Among the recovered weapons were three revolvers, one pistol, and a Colt official police revolver, along with a country-made pistol and various types of cartridges.
source:TOI
About Sandeshkhali Violence in West Bengal:

  • Violent Disruption: Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, faces unrest with allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and misconduct implicating ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) members.
  • Key Figures: Sheikh Shahjahan, a TMC leader, accused of atrocities and evades law enforcement scrutiny.
  • Underlying Causes: Political patronage, economic marginalisation, gender-based violence, police inaction, inter-community tensions, lack of accountability, and systemic failures contribute to instability