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Violence erupted in West Bengal over the amended Waqf law, with up to 10,000 people involved.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 19, 2025
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The mob, armed with lethal weapons, attacked police, leading to three deaths over three days.
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The protests, which started on April 4, escalated on April 11 in Jangipur, Murshidabad.
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A crowd of 4,000-5,000 attacked the police and even seized the service revolver of a senior officer.
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The large mob gathered at PWD ground, then moved toward Umarpur, blocking the National Highway.
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Violent confrontations included stone-throwing, and the mob used wooden staves, sickles, and iron rods.
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The Sub-Divisional Police Officer’s Glock pistol was snatched, with 10 rounds of bullets.
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Police deployed tear gas, 142 rounds of rubber bullets, and smoke bombs to disperse the crowd.
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On April 12, the mob vandalized Hindu homes in Ghoshpara and killed two people at Jafrabad.
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The Calcutta High Court ordered Central forces to stay in Murshidabad and directed the state government to aid displaced residents.
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