Breaking News: Violence Erupts in Bengal: Police Vehicles Torched, Protests Intensify

6 days ago

In recent days, violent protests have erupted in various districts of West Bengal, with Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas witnessing intense clashes between protesters and police. The violence included the torching of police vehicles, destruction of bikes, and severe skirmishes between the police and demonstrators. In the latest incident, police used force to disperse the crowd after barricades were set up to prevent protestors from advancing towards Kolkata. Police officers were injured in the clashes, and many arrests have been made. The violence was reportedly sparked by opposition MLA Nawsad Siddique's call for protests against the Waqf law, with his rally turning violent as protesters clashed with the police. Similar patterns of unrest were observed in Murshidabad, where police vehicles were set on fire, and bikes were burned by the mob. Despite the presence of central forces like CRPF and BSF in the area, the administration has struggled to maintain control, and tensions remain high. Meanwhile, political leaders, including BJP ministers, have criticized the situation, with some claiming that the violence is being fueled by vote-bank politics and alleging that the state government is not doing enough to protect Hindu families who have fled the violence. The situation remains volatile, and concerns over the safety of residents, particularly Hindus, continue to grow.