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Sandeshkhali women allege assault, threats

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Two probe teams - of West Bengal Police and National Commission for Women (NCW) - that visited Sandeshkhali on Tuesday received complaints from local women: of land grab, physical assault, harassment, non-payment of dues, molestation, threats and intimidation, but none of rape or sexual abuse. Charges of land grab, assault, harassment, non-payment of dues and two instances of molestation were made in four written complaints received by a 10-member police team led by DIG CID Soma Das Mitra. Complaints of threats and intimidation were received by NCW team.
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