CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari were allegedly stopped by the police from visiting troubled Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.The Calcutta High Court had granted Suvendu permission to visit Sandeshkhali yesterday. Additionally, the court stayed the promulgation of Section 144 of the CrPC in the area by the Basirhat subdivisional officer, which prohibited the assembly of five or more persons.Adhikari had approached the high court seeking permission to visit Sandeshkhali and meet with people affected by the alleged atrocities.He was also directed to provide an undertaking before the local police station, pledging not to engage in any activities that may disrupt law and order during his visit.Furthermore, the SP of Basirhat was instructed to submit a report on the number of registered criminal cases relating to rape and sexual assault within the jurisdiction of Sandeshkhali police station from February 1 till date. The matter is scheduled to be heard again after seven days.Adhikari was also directed to submit the proposed plan of his visit along with the route map to the local police station by Monday evening.The state was directed to deploy an adequate number of security personnel to ensure no untoward incident occurs during Adhikari’s visit.
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