Current Date 15 Jan, 2025

Calcutta High Court orders police protection for Sandeshkhali gang-rape victim.

The Calcutta High Court ordered 24-hour police protection for a gang-rape victim in Sandeshkhali after alleging lackadaisical investigation by local police. The court also directed the police station to submit an investigation report by January 12. The victim's lawyer claimed continued threats from the accused, including a Trinamool Congress leader. The Chief Minister recently visited Sandeshkhali, addressing concerns about similar incidents.