Violent Protests in Murshidabad Over Waqf Act

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-14T10:18:13.261075+05:30

- At least 17 companies of CAPF were deployed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district after violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act claimed three lives. - BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that over 400 Hindus were forced to flee their homes due to the violence. - Over 150 people were arrested in connection with the violence, and one person with a bullet injury was admitted to a state-run health facility. - TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleged that the opposition and a section of the BSF were trying to create trouble for TMC. - The Calcutta High Court has directed both the state and central governments to submit a detailed report on the situation, with the next hearing scheduled for April 17. Source: [Outlook](https://www.outlookindia.com/national/murshidabad-violence-capfs-deploy-17-companies-high-security-bjp-claims-400-hindus-forced-to-flee), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/what-s-happening-in-murshidabad-situation-still-tense-bjp-claims-400-hindus-forced-to-flee-article-12993070.html)

At least 17 companies of CAPF were deployed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district after violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act claimed three lives.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that over 400 Hindus were forced to flee their homes due to the violence.
Over 150 people were arrested in connection with the violence, and one person with a bullet injury was admitted to a state-run health facility.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleged that the opposition and a section of the BSF were trying to create trouble for TMC.
The Calcutta High Court has directed both the state and central governments to submit a detailed report on the situation, with the next hearing scheduled for April 17.

Source: Outlook, Moneycontrol