Demonstrations took place against the Waqf law on Friday in many parts of West Bengal. The protesters set fire to vehicles during this period. Along with this, road and rail traffic was also disrupted. About 10 policemen were injured in an attempt to control the crowd. However, according to the police, the situation is currently under control. BJP state president Sukant Majumdar has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence.
The Bengal Police wrote in a post on X that the situation is now under control in Sati and Samseerganj areas of Jangipur. The uncontrollable crowd has been dispersed by the effective action of the police. At the same time, traffic on the National Highway has become normal.
Strict action against those who commit violence
Police said that strict action will be taken against those who commit violence. Raids are being conducted to arrest the miscreants. Legal action will also be taken against those who try to spread wrong information and spread rumors. Appealing to the public, he said that do not pay attention to rumors and maintain peace.
The situation in the Suti and Samserganj Areas of Jangipur is now under control. The unruly mob has been dispersed by effective police action. Traffic has returned to normalcy on the national highway. Strict action will be taken against that who has resorted to violence. Raids pic.twitter.com/dlfahe5qli
– ANI (@ani) April 11, 2025
Demonstration against Waqf law
Police officials said the protest at Suti in Murshidabad district became violent when people from the Muslim community gathered and demonstrated against the Waqf law. He blocked a part of National Highway-12 from Dakbangla Mor to Sutir Sajur Mor in Shamsherganj. The protesters threw stones at the security personnel, as well as the police vans and public buses on fire.
10 policemen injured in violence
He said that the protest became more violent when the protesters pelted stones at a police van. After this, there was a clash between the police and the protesters, in which about 10 policemen were injured. The official said some protesters attacked the policemen, after which the police lathi-charged to bring the uncontrolled mob under control and later released tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.
Protesters staged a sit -in on railway tracks
Another official said that amidst the violence, some policemen had to take shelter in a nearby mosque. At the same time, the district administration has requested the Border Security Force (BSF) to intervene to restore general situation. According to officials, protesters in Malda staged a sit -in on the railway tracks, affecting the movement of the train. He said that train services were also affected on the Farakka-Azimganj section of Eastern Railway. Meanwhile, Governor CV Anand Bose has asked the state government to take immediate and effective action against those responsible for disturbances in sensitive areas.
Rail traffic affected due to violence
Due to violence, the train service between Dhulianganga and Nimetita railway stations was disrupted. Indian Railways informed that railway service was disrupted on New Farakka-Azimganj rail section. The protesters captured the railway track. These people sat near LC gate numbers 42 and 43. After which the Azimganj-Bhagalpur Passenger (53029) and Katwa-Azimganj Passenger (53435) train were canceled. At the same time, five trains were diverted. These include Balurghat-Nabdweep Dham Express (13432), Kamakhya-Puri Express (15644), Sealdah-Nu Alipurdar Teesta Torsa Express (13141), Kolkata-Sildhar Special (05640) and Howrah-Malda Town Intercity (13465).
What did the governor say?
Regarding violence in Murshidabad, Governor Dr. CV Anand Bose said that we already feared that some disturbances could happen. Therefore, this information was already shared with the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). We are constantly monitoring the situation. The police have also been instructed to get control of the situation. No violence can be tolerated in the name of performance.