Murshidabad violence: The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central security forces in the violence affected Murshidabad. The High Court has said that the court cannot blind eyes with this situation. Violence has been taking place in Bengal since the amendment of the Waqf Act, today the crowd took to the streets in Murshidabad for the second consecutive day. Tension has increased after the murder of father and son in an attack with the intention of looting. In such a situation, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party Suvendu Adhikari has filed a petition in the High Court demanding the deployment of central forces. However, the Mamta government opposed this demand and said that there is no need for central forces in the state. The DGP of the state can also visit Murshidabad today to review the situation.
Father-son murdered in Murshidabad, total three killed
Violence has been taking place in West Bengal since the amendment of the Waqf Act. There was severe violence in Murshidabad for the second consecutive day today. The police system has completely failed to stop the violence, while today a father and son were murdered by a mob. According to media reports, the incident is from Jafarabad area near Shamsherganj, where in the afternoon, a mob attacked a village and killed his father and son. Section 163 has been imposed in Murshidabad after the violence and orders have also been given to close the internet. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shubhendu Adhikari has demanded the deployment of central forces in the state. According to local reports, the mob attacked with the intention of looting. The father and son opposed the mob and were brutally beaten to death. The names of the deceased are Hargovind Das and Chandan Das. Yesterday, a young man involved in the protest was shot by the police. Later today the young man died during treatment.
118 people were taken into custody
It is noteworthy that violence erupted in Bengal even after the prayers of Jumme yesterday. In which arson was set by the crowd at many places. There were also clashes between the crowd and the police at many places. Many shops and vehicles were also heavy damaged. The mob also set fire to police vehicles and posts. Police have so far detained 118 people in connection with yesterday’s violence. The police have appealed to the public not to pay attention to the rumors being spread on social media. In view of the situation, special forces have been deployed in Murshidabad.
As long as I am alive, Waqf law will not be applicable in Bengal: Mamta Banerjee
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has promised those who commit violence that this law will not be implemented in the state. Mamta Banerjee has said, ‘We have not made the law you are angry about, the central government has made it. Therefore, ask for answers from the central government. We have said that if this law is not being implemented in the state, then why is violence happening? Every person’s life is precious. Do not do anything wrong in the name of religion. Mamta Banerjee alleged that the opposition parties of the state are inciting violence.
