Supreme Court Questions Scope in Political Murders Case in West Bengal

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, deliberated on its role in monitoring violent occurrences in West Bengal, questioning whether it should oversee every violent incident in the state. The hearing focused on a plea regarding the alleged assassination of three BJP workers following the 2018 local bodies elections.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria advised the petitioner to take his grievance to the Calcutta High Court. Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia highlighted the political nature of 19 murders during that period, with the deceased's family facing threats from influential individuals.

The court, after reviewing a post-mortem report, noted a prima facie case of suicidal hanging. Bhatia was granted two weeks to file a rejoinder affidavit with the Supreme Court scheduling a further hearing on March 10. The case has drawn attention to the need for security for the victims' families amidst ongoing threats.