Over 150 People Arrested, Internet Suspended In Murshidabad Violence
New Delhi: Amit unrest in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, 12 more people arrested in connection with violence, taking the total number to over 150. No new incident of violence has been reported yet after five companies of BSF were deployed in the Muslim-dominated district.
The move came after Calcutta High Court on Saturday ordered the “immediate” deployment of Central forces in the area. IG South Bengal Frontier Karni Singh Shekhawat, and said BSF would coordinate with state police to restore peace in the region. He added that more forces would be added if needed.
“We have to work along with them in this situation, The discussions were held on this only. We have sent our five companies to help the police. We are here to help the police, not for independent action. We will act according to the demands of the state police. We hope that peace will be restored here soon. If the police need more companies, we will provide them. BSF is ready for all situations, “he said.
The violence in Murshidabad erupted in the wake of amended Waqf Act. At least 3 people were killed and over 150 were arrested in connection with the violence. Meanwhile, raids were conducted at several places in West Bengal.
Earlier on Friday, several vehicles were set ablaze and stones were hurled at security forces. Various districts, including Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 paraganas were rocked by violence.
Prohibitory orders imposed in affected areas
A senior police officer said on Sunday that prohibitory orders under Secion 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in several areas.
He added that internet services were also suspended and security forces are checking vehicles on the main roads and patrolling the sensitive pockets.
CM calls a meeting
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called a meeting to pacify the Muslim community.
Saugata Roy said, “Mamata Banerjee is the leader of Bengal people. She knows how to run Bengal. There is no place for BJP here. People are unhappy over Waqf Amendment Act, so the CM has called a meeting to pacify the Muslims. Peoples’s sentiments are agitated over the Waqf Act. The reaction was spontaneous.”
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