Three Dead in Murshidabad Protests Over Waqf Act; Court Orders Central Forces

Violence escalates in West Bengal's Murshidabad with fatalities, mass arrests, and political blame as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act intensify.

Three fatalities, including two stabbing victims and one gunshot victim, have been confirmed during violent protests in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central forces in the district to restore law and order following the unrest.
Over 118 arrests have been made in connection with the violence, with police reporting arson, stone-pelting, and attacks on public and private property.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that the Waqf Act will not be implemented in West Bengal, urging peace and accusing the BJP-led central government of responsibility for the law.
BJP leaders have criticized Banerjee's administration, alleging appeasement politics and calling for stricter action to prevent further violence.