Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:24am on 18 Apr 2025,Friday India
Violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, leading to clashes, arson, and public disruption. Three people were killed, over ten injured, and hundreds displaced. Protesters blocked NH-12, torched police vehicles, and disrupted railway operations. In response, the state government deployed additional police forces, imposed Section 144, and suspended internet services to control the unrest. The Calcutta High Court intervened, ordering central forces for law and order. The Bengal government has now informed the court that the situation is under control, with peace returning to the region and no fresh violence reported. (PC: PTI)
