At least three people have been killed and dozens, including police personnel, injured in violent protests that erupted over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad.
The Calcutta High Court stepped in and ordered the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to restore order as clashes continued for a second day on Saturday.
The unrest, which began earlier in the week, intensified on Friday and Saturday, with reports of arson, mob violence, and police firing in several areas.
The BJP accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of encouraging lawlessness for vote-bank politics. TMC hit back, alleging the Opposition was politicising the issue and exploiting religious sentiments.
The Union Home Ministry deployed additional BSF companies and held high-level discussions with the state administration. BSF personnel have been tasked with assisting local authorities in restoring calm.
