ED Officers Attacked In West Bengal


Original Text: Enforcement Directorate officials conducting raids in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal were attacked by locals and followers of TMC leader Sheikh Shajahan.

A team of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials faced an attack while carrying out raids in the Sarberia area of Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, orchestrated by locals and supporters of TMC leader Sheikh Shajahan.

Ration Scam Investigation

The officials, who were investigating a ration scam, were beaten up in the presence of CRPF jawans.
Paraphrased: The ED officials, engaged in an investigation related to a ration scam, were assaulted while CRPF jawans were present.

Confrontation at Sheikh Shajahan’s Home

The ED officials knocked on Sheikh Shajahan’s door, who was not present at his Sandeshkhali home.
Paraphrased: Attempting to contact Sheikh Shajahan at his Sandeshkhali residence, the ED officials found his absence, leading to a confrontation at his doorstep.

Escalation and Outnumbering

The situation escalated quickly, with around 200 villagers becoming hostile. The armed forces were soon outnumbered.
Paraphrased: The confrontation rapidly intensified as approximately 200 villagers turned hostile, resulting in the armed forces being outnumbered.

Attack and Escape

Original Text: The armed attackers, armed with firearms and other weapons, began chasing them away. The investigating team’s vehicles were vandalized, and one official sustained a head injury.
Paraphrased: The assailants, equipped with firearms and other weapons, pursued the officials, resulting in the vandalism of the investigation team’s vehicles, and one official suffered a head injury.

BJP’s Response and Law and Order Concerns

The BJP called the attack orchestrated and highlighted the law and order situation in the state.
Paraphrased: The BJP labeled the attack as planned and underscored concerns about the state’s law and order situation.

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