Bengal protest against waqf law: In West Bengal, the situation is deteriorating due to Waqf law. Violent demonstrations have taken place in Murshidabad, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly and Malda areas here. The situation in Murshidabad is the worst of these. There was a violent protest recently, in which the mob burnt public buses, threw stones and spoiled the police vehicles. Some protesters also staged a sit -in on railway tracks, causing many trains to divert. The entire traffic system also deteriorated. In order to bring the crowd under control, the police also took action and lathi -charged and released tear gas shells.
So far 3 people have died in violent protests against Waqf law in the state. According to reports, the mob killed Hargovind Das and Chandan Das, who lives in Dhulian, Murshidabad. The relationship between the two was the father and son. At the same time, the third deceased is said to be 17 -year -old Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh, who was killed by a bullet fired by the police in Sati on Friday. At the same time, the police has also arrested 150 people in this case. Let us know the current situation here.
Internet closed in violent areas, security forces deployed
The situation in Bengal is very bad due to violent performance. Internet service in violent areas is closed and people are also forbidden to gather. Following the order of the Calcutta High Court, central security forces were also deployed in the state. To maintain a peaceful atmosphere, 1,600 personnel of central forces have been deployed in violence -hit areas. At the same time, in addition to about 300 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad, 5 more companies have been deployed. On the night of April 12, DGP Rajiv Kumar of the state also reached Murshidabad and then held a meeting in the case with police officers.
What did CM Mamta Banerjee say?
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to people for peace in this matter. Posting on social media, he wrote, ‘There is an appeal to people of all religions to maintain peace and be restrained. Every life is precious, do not provoke riots for politics. We have not enacted this law, which people are angry. This law has been enacted by the Central Government, so the answer you want should be sought from the Center. We do not support any violent activity.
