Overview

• Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act have escalated into violent clashes across West Bengal, with Murshidabad emerging as the epicenter.
• Over 110 people have been arrested, with law enforcement imposing prohibitory orders and suspending internet services to curb unrest.
• Incidents of arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism, including damage to police vehicles and railway infrastructure, have been reported in multiple districts.
• A teenage boy was injured in alleged police firing during clashes in Suti, highlighting the intensity of confrontations between protesters and authorities.
• Political leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, have criticized the government’s handling of the situation, raising concerns about public safety and governance.