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Calcutta High Court Extends CAPF Deployment in Murshidabad After Communal Unrest

The court cites inadequate local police presence during April's violence and awaits a decision on transferring the investigation to the NIA.

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Overview

  • The Calcutta High Court has extended the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Murshidabad until further notice to maintain order following April's communal violence.
  • The court observed that the unrest escalated due to insufficient police deployment in the minority-dominated district during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
  • Over 300 arrests have been made in connection with the violence, which included the brutal killing of a father and son on April 12 in Samserganj.
  • The petition alleging police misconduct against the victims' family has been reassigned to a designated bench for further review.
  • The court is also evaluating the adequacy of compensation provided to victims and is considering allowing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation, with the next hearing scheduled for July 31.