Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Sandeshkhali Movement Figure Allegedly Threatened by Police
In West Bengal, a woman named Piyali Das, who spoke out in a women's movement, says she was threatened by a police officer.
The opposition leader shared a video where she talked about this.
The officer, Bolai Ghosh, allegedly wanted her to join the ruling party and, when she refused, threatened her.
The opposition leader supports Das, saying she stood strong against these threats.
This incident is seen as a sign of how the ruling party operates, using force to gain support.
A woman, Piyali Das, who was a leading voice in the Sandeshkhali women's movement, was allegedly threatened by a police officer.
The Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal shared a video detailing the alleged threats.
The officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali Police Station, Bolai Ghosh, allegedly tried to persuade Das to join the ruling party.
When Das refused, Ghosh allegedly threatened and abused her via phone calls.
The opposition leader praised Das for her courage in resisting the alleged pressure.
- Who
- Piyali Das, the officer-in-charge Bolai Ghosh, and the Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- A woman, Piyali Das, was allegedly threatened by a police officer after she refused to join the ruling party.
- When
- The events occurred recently, as the Leader of Opposition shared the video on Thursday morning.
- Where
- Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The officer allegedly threatened Das because she refused to join the ruling party.
Allegations Against the Ruling Party
Current Status
Use of Force and Intimidation
Allegations Against the Ruling Party
The opposition claims the ruling party uses police and other means to intimidate dissenters and maintain power.
Current Status
The ruling party has not commented on the allegations.
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Bolai Ghosh, OC of Sandeshkhali Police Station
- Victim
- Piyali Das (Mampi)
- Location
- Sandeshkhali, West Bengal
- Alleged Threat
- Threats and abuse after Das refused to join the ruling party
- Involved Party
- Trinamool Congress
- Accusation
- Use of police force for political gains