Sandeshkhali ‘sting’ video: ‘Followed Suvendu Da’s instruction,' says BJP member

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Sandeshkhali case: BJP leader writes to CBI, calls 'sting' video AI-generated In the video, the man alleged, "We have followed Suvendu Da's (Bengal Leader of Opposition) instructions. We convinced the Trinamool people to do all this. Adhiakr told us that if we could not do this, we would not be able to stand here".

In the Sandeshkhali case, the CBI investigation is going against TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh. Several women from the tribal and Dalit communities in Sandeshkhali village in Bengal opened up about the alleged atrocities perpetrated on them by suspended and jailed TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his henchmen. The women alleged that over the past several years, Shahjahan exploited them physically, economically, and socially along with his aides.

Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, says ‘shocking Sandeshkhali sting’ video shows… Multiple women on the island accused Shajahan and his aides of "land-grab and sexual assault" under coercion. Shahjahan is currently behind bars in connection with the attack on a team of the ED while it was in the process of raiding his residence in connection with the alleged ration scam. He was arrested on February 29, 55 days after being on the run in connection with the assault on the ED team.

Now, in the latest development, TMC has released a "purported video" saying BJP was trying to defame TMC to win the Lok Sabha election. Sandeshkhali case: SC adjourns Bengal plea on CBI probe till July The TMC released a video on social media platform on Saturday (May 4) in which BJP Mandal (booth) president named Gangadhar Koyal is heard saying that Sandeshkhali women were projected as 'rape' victims at the behest of the Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The person said Adhikari 'helped' him get