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2w ago

Murshidabad Violence Escalates Over Waqf Act, Central Forces Deployed

Three fatalities, over 150 arrests, and allegations of communal bias mark the unrest as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vows not to implement the law in West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at an event in Kolkata.
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People affected by communal violence in Murshidabad fled to Malda

Overview

  • Violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad have resulted in three deaths, including a father-son duo and a man with gunshot injuries.
  • The Calcutta High Court has ordered the immediate deployment of central forces to restore law and order, citing the severity of the situation.
  • Law enforcement has arrested over 150 individuals, suspended internet services, and imposed prohibitory orders in affected areas to prevent further escalation.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated that the Act, legislated by the central government, will not be implemented in West Bengal, urging calm and questioning the basis of the unrest.
  • Opposition BJP leaders have accused the state government of appeasement and claimed that Hindus are being forced to flee, while political tensions over the communal narrative continue to grow.