Murshidabad, West Bengal, is witnessing a tense calm after two days of violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Streets are deserted with a heavy paramilitary presence.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 14, 2025
While the situation is under control, political parties are accusing each other of causing the unrest, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) claiming a larger conspiracy behind the violence.
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TMC leader Kunal Ghosh has claimed that some central agencies, sections of the BSF, and a few political parties were involved in a conspiracy to create chaos in the region.
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The BSF reported attempts by miscreants to carry out attacks, but they were quickly overpowered. Nine BSF companies and eight CRPF companies have been deployed in affected areas.
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A special team of 23 police officials, including senior officers, has been formed by the Mamata Banerjee government to investigate the violence in Murshidabad.
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According to Bengal police, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) played a significant role in instigating the violence, using the Waqf law as a trigger for incitement.
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The police also linked SDPI to the Popular Front of India (PFI), a banned organization, stating that many involved in the violence had connections to these groups.
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What began as a protest against the Waqf law after Friday prayers quickly turned violent, with three hours of loot, arson, and vandalism escalating tensions in the district.
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A fresh wave of violence broke out on Saturday, leaving at least three dead, including a father and son. Videos surfaced of people fleeing the district by boat to nearby areas.
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To control the situation, the internet has been suspended in sensitive areas, and the district remains under tight security. The unrest continues to have political and social ramifications.