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HC raps Bengal govt for detaining Murshidabad man on mere suspicion

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The Calcutta High Court is reviewing the detention of a Murshidabad man held by West Bengal authorities on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national.

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  • The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to provide documentation regarding the detention of Sahidul Sheikh, a resident of Murshidabad who was held for over a month.
  • The court is investigating the justification behind his confinement after he was detained based on suspicions of being a Bangladeshi citizen.
  • The ongoing judicial review highlights concerns regarding human rights and due process in state detention practices.

What to watch next

  • The West Bengal government's submission of detention documentation to the court.
  • The Calcutta High Court's final ruling on the legality of the detention.

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