North India Statesman
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Protests against the Waqf Act began in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Protests against the Waqf Act became violent. In many areas, unruly elements pelted stones. Set on fire. Trains were stopped. Many offices were damaged. Policemen were also targeted. Three people have died in the Murshidabad violence so far. Two people died in the violence erupted on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was a father and son.
So far more than 150 accused have been arrested.
15 policemen were injured in violent clashes and so far more than 150 accused have been arrested. In view of the situation, BSF has been deployed here so that the situation can be prevented from deteriorating again. On the other hand, the police have appealed to the people to stay away from any kind of rumors.
Hargovind Das and his son Chandan were brutally stabbed to death in Jafarabad village of violence affected Shamsherganj area. Both were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared them dead. The victim’s family alleges that the attackers looted the house and brutally murdered the father and son. Police has done a post -mortem of bodies.
Other families and locals are being questioned.
Other families and locals are being questioned. Meanwhile, a 21 -year -old man named Ejaz Ahmed was shot in a clash at Sati’s Sajur turn on Friday. He died during treatment at Murshidabad Medical College on Saturday evening.
15 policemen were injured in a violent clash.
Two workers of a local bidi factory – Ghulam Moinuddin Sheikh and another – were also shot dead in Dhulian in the same area. According to officials, his condition is stable and he is undergoing treatment. In order to control the situation, the police patrolled and marched routes in violence affected areas.
Union Home Secretary reviewed the situation
The Union Home Secretary informed that 5 companies have been sent to Murshidabad at the request of about 300 BSF personnel available at the local level at the request of the state government. The Union Home Secretary asked the state administration to monitor other sensitive districts as well. It is also advisable to take adequate steps to ensure normal status as soon as possible. He said that the Center is also monitoring the situation and has assured that the state will be provided with all possible assistance if necessary, including the deployment of additional central security forces.
