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West Bengal Governor Meets Murshidabad Riot Victims, Plans Visit to Affected Areas

Governor CV Ananda Bose visited Malda relief camps and announced proactive measures as investigations into the communal violence continue.

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West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose meets people from violence hit Murshidabad, in Kolkata on Thursday. (PTI Photo)
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Overview

  • Governor CV Ananda Bose met displaced families in Malda after communal clashes in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act left three dead and many injured.
  • The Governor emphasized the need for peace and announced plans to visit riot-hit areas in Murshidabad on Saturday for a ground-level assessment.
  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Women (NCW) have launched fact-finding missions to investigate the violence and its impact on displaced residents, especially women.
  • Over 274 arrests have been made, and security forces, including central paramilitary units, remain deployed to ensure stability in the affected regions.
  • Diplomatic tensions have risen with Bangladesh after allegations of cross-border involvement in the violence, prompting the Ministry of Home Affairs to monitor the situation closely.