Three people were allegedly killed and 18 policemen were injured in the violence erupted over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Friday. In connection with the violence, 150 people have been arrested since Friday. After the order of the Calcutta High Court on Saturday, central forces have been deployed in violence affected areas. A bench of the High Court also directed the central forces and the state police to file separate reports on 17 April.
Meanwhile, after court order In view of the violence in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the Union Home Secretary on Saturday performed a video conference with the Chief Secretary and DGP of West Bengal. The DGP of West Bengal informed that the situation is tense but under control and it is being monitored strictly. The DGP further said that they are taking the help of BSF posted at the local level and more than 150 people have been arrested.
The Union Home Secretary clearly stated that along with about 300 BSF personnel as well as additional 5 companies have been deployed in Murshidabad.
Three killed in violence in Murshidabad
Let us know that for the last two days, allegations of unrest have been facing up in Suti, Shamsherganj and Dhulian of Murshidabad. There are allegations of sabotage, looting and arson. Three people died in this unrest. In Shamsherganj, there has been an allegation of murder of father and son.
Violence in Murshidabad.
On the other hand, a teenager who was a victim of unrest died in Murshidabad Medical College Hospital. Meanwhile, State Police DG Rajiv Kumar has reached Murshidabad and is monitoring the whole situation.
Union Home Secretary spoke to DGP and Chief Secretary
The Union Home Secretary advised the state administration to take a close watch on other sensitive districts and to take adequate steps to ensure normal status at the earliest. The Union Home Secretary said that the Center is also closely monitoring the situation and assured all possible assistance including deployment of additional soldiers if needed.
High Court ordered Central Forces deployment
Explain that in view of violence in protest against Waqf Bill, a special bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces in the turbulent areas of Murshidabad.
Violence in Bengal, Calcutta High Court.
During the hearing, the court said that maintaining peace is the main goal. Whatever is happening in Murshidabad, the court cannot blind the eyes on him. Leader of Opposition Shubhendu Adhikari on Saturday approached the High Court demanding deployment of central forces to maintain law and order.
Court sought report from Center and State on 17 April
The court ordered that central forces would have to work in coordination with the state. The court also said that the Central Force can also be sent elsewhere on the basis of the situation. The state will have to provide all possible assistance to the Central, two nodal officers, ADG Laws and Order and ADG CISF, jointly discussed and decide where the force and police will be deployed. The state and the Center will have to submit separate reports in the court on 17 April.