Kolkata, April 12, 2025 – The situation in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district remains volatile following a series of violent incidents linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which have resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to several others. In response, authorities have deployed approximately eight companies of the Border Security Force (BSF), supported by around 1,000 police personnel, to stabilize the region. Senior officers, ranging from the Director General to Additional Superintendents of Police, have been assigned to areas affected by the weekend’s clashes, though no further incidents were reported overnight.
This heightened security measure follows an intervention by the Calcutta High Court, which on Saturday ordered the deployment of central paramilitary forces not only in Murshidabad but also in any other areas experiencing similar unrest. The court described the prevailing conditions as “grave and volatile,” criticizing the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for its delayed response. The bench has directed the state to submit a comprehensive report by April 17 detailing the situation and response efforts.
শ্যামাপ্রসাদ মুখার্জীর গড়া 'হিন্দু হোমল্যান্ড' পশ্চিমবঙ্গের বাঙালি হিন্দুদের দুর্বিষহ পরিনতি দেখুন! @MamataOfficial - এর বেআব্রু তোষণের রাজত্বে হিন্দুরাই এখন নিজভূমে পরবাসী হয়ে জীবনধারণ করতে বাধ্য...
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Key Developments in the Unrest
The violence erupted earlier this week, escalating significantly on Friday and Saturday with reports of mob violence, arson, and police firing across multiple locations in Murshidabad. Affected areas include Samserganj, Suti, and Dhuliyan, where protesters torched vehicles, assaulted residences, and engaged in confrontations with law enforcement. To date, over 130 individuals have been arrested in connection with the disturbances.
The fatalities include Haragobindo Das, 65, and his son Chandan Das, 40, who were allegedly dragged from their home and killed in Samserganj, as well as Ezaz Ahmed, 25, who succumbed to a bullet injury in Suti. Several police personnel also sustained injuries during the clashes. The Calcutta High Court’s directive to deploy central forces came as the violence persisted into its second day, underscoring the need to restore law and order.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has endorsed the court’s decision, emphasizing its importance in reestablishing peace. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that members of the Hindu community, including women and young girls, are fleeing Dhuliyan by boat to seek refuge in Parlalpur village, Baishnabnagar. Union Minister and state BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar further claimed that numerous families from Dhuliyan have been displaced, taking shelter at Parallel High School in Malda due to harassment by “radical fundamentalist miscreants.” In a statement on X, Majumdar accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of exacerbating the crisis, stating, “Mamata Banerjee is making the Bengalis of West Bengal witness the horrific history of partition even on the soil of independent India.”
Public and Political Reactions
The unrest has drawn sharp criticism online, particularly targeting local MP Yusuf Pathan, a former cricketer, for his absence from the constituency amid the turmoil. Pathan recently shared an Instagram post captioned, “Easy afternoons, good chai, and calm surroundings. Just soaking in the moment,” alongside a picture of himself sipping tea, prompting widespread backlash from netizens for appearing disconnected from the crisis.
The BJP has intensified its political offensive, with Majumdar warning that the party would decisively address such vandalism if it assumes power. The TMC government, however, has yet to issue a detailed response to the allegations, though the deployment of central forces under court orders signals a shift toward a more coordinated security approach.
As the region grapples with the aftermath, the underlying tensions over the Waqf (Amendment) Act continue to fuel a complex socio-political narrative, with authorities and judicial bodies working to mitigate further escalation.
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