Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:44pm on 12 Apr 2025,Saturday India
Two individuals died and over 100 were arrested following violent protests against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Demonstrators, primarily from the Muslim community, blocked roads and disrupted rail traffic after Friday prayers, defying prohibitory orders. Clashes erupted when protesters hurled stones and incendiary devices at police, injuring several officers. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that the Waqf Act is a central law and declared it would not be implemented in the state. She urged the central government to address the unrest. The situation escalated in areas like Suti and Dhulian, prompting the deployment of the Border Security Force to restore order. (PC: Rising Kashmir & OrissaPOST)
