Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:24pm on 13 Apr 2025,Sunday International
Violence over the Waqf Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad has left 3 dead and 150 arrested, prompting paramilitary deployment after Calcutta High Court's intervention. Protesters reportedly attacked BSF troops with petrol bombs. Visuals showed Hindus fleeing by boat to Malda. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee’s government of appeasement, claiming 400 Hindus fled the district. Internet remains suspended, and Section 163 is in force. A father-son duo and a 17-year-old Muslim boy were among the dead. BJP seeks AFSPA and plans to mark 'Shaheed Diwas'. Police are investigating, with more arrests likely. Situation remains tense but under control. (PC: India Today)
