Overview

• Violent clashes broke out in Murshidabad's Jangipur area as protesters opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, leading to stone-pelting and the torching of police vehicles.
• Authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 and suspended internet services in the region until April 11 to restore order.
• More than 20 individuals have been detained, with reports of vandalized police vehicles, injuries, and the snatching of a firearm from an officer during the unrest.
• The Waqf (Amendment) Act, which aims to reform the management of Islamic charitable properties, has drawn criticism from minority groups and opposition parties for alleged infringement on community rights.
• Political tensions have escalated, with BJP leaders accusing the Trinamool Congress of minority appeasement, while others criticize the handling of the protests and communal divisions.