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Fresh Clashes in West Bengal as Waqf Protests Escalate

Violence spreads to South 24 Parganas following unrest in Murshidabad, with political blame intensifying and calls for federal intervention growing.

While protests go on against the Waqf law, the Uttarakhand Waqf board has shown support towards the legislation
While the state’s political leadership can disagree with the Act, the CM and her team must ensure social peace (PTI)
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Overview

  • Protests against the Waqf Amendment Act have led to violent clashes in South 24 Parganas, where Indian Secular Front (ISF) supporters clashed with police, resulting in injuries and arson of police vehicles.
  • Earlier violence in Murshidabad left three people dead, including a father and son, and forced hundreds of residents, primarily Hindus, to flee to neighboring Malda district for safety.
  • The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has refused to implement the Waqf Amendment Act, citing concerns over communal harmony, while opposition parties accuse her of inciting unrest.
  • The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central forces in violence-hit areas, and over 200 arrests have been made as law enforcement attempts to restore order.
  • A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation into the violence, alleging political motives and targeted attacks against Hindus.