The court has fixed August 12 and 13 as the days for taking testimony and presenting evidence in the case.

On the night of March 21, 2022, TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh was killed near his residence on March 21 and in retaliation, his supporters, including his younger brother, allegedly killed 10 people in Birbhum. The HC directed the CBI to investigate the murder.

Among the 23, against whom charges have been framed is the TMC unit president of Rampurhat 1 Block, Anarul Hossain.