Protests Against Waqf Amendment Bill Escalate With Violence in West Bengal and Detentions in Mumbai

Demonstrations intensify as Mumbai observes 'Tahaffuz-e-Auqaf' week and violent clashes in West Bengal leave 10 policemen injured.

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan was detained by Mumbai Police during protests outside Hindustani Mosque in Byculla, part of 'Tahaffuz-e-Auqaf' week opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Muslim groups in Mumbai organized coordinated protests, urging attendees to wear black armbands and hold meetings at mosques to raise awareness about the bill.
In West Bengal, protests turned violent, with incidents of stone pelting, road blockages, and the torching of police vehicles reported in Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas.
Clashes in West Bengal injured at least 10 policemen, prompting police to use tear gas and lathi charges to disperse crowds; internet services remain suspended in affected areas.
The Waqf Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament to reform waqf property governance, faces criticism for allegedly undermining religious autonomy and minority rights.