“Echoes of Sandeshkhali: TMC’s Pradeep Sarkar involved in sexual assault of women in Santipur; WB Govt turns blind eye”, Organiser, April 23, 2024:
“In a disturbing turn of events reminiscent of the Sandeshkhali violence, which drew attention due to allegations of sexual harassment and land grabs by local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, West Bengal’s Santipur finds itself engulfed in a similar shadow. Here, fresh allegations have emerged against a TMC supporter for molesting women in the area.
The BJP candidate from Ranaghat, Jagannath Sarkar, has raised concerns, stating that despite multiple notifications to the administration, no action has been taken against the accused, purportedly a staunch supporter of the ruling TMC party. The incident has come to light in the Karamchapur area of Bagachapur village panchayat, within the jurisdiction of Santipur police station.
According to Sarkar, a person named Pradeep Sarkar has allegedly been engaging in indecent behaviour with women for years. “He intrudes into homes at night and molests women. Despite lodging numerous written complaints with the police, no steps have been taken. Recently, the accused was caught attempting to molest a woman, but he managed to escape upon being confronted by family members,” Sarkar voiced…….”
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