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Murshidabad Waqf Violence: Disturbing video shows father and son killed in brutal assault
West Bengal | Apr 21, 2025, 01:20 PM ISTA brutal incident in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on April 12 has led to the deaths of Hargovind Das and his son Chandan Das. The two were dragged out of their home and killed by a mob during protests over the Waqf law. Disturbing visuals have surfaced, showing the aftermath of the violent assault.
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Murshidabad Waqf violence: Prime accused held for killing father and son during riots
West Bengal | Apr 20, 2025, 12:17 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: STF of the West Bengal police arrested the accused from his hideout in Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district on Saturday. He had conspired and instigated a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased.
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'TMC's appeasement policy will displace Hindu Bengalis again', says Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata | Apr 19, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of turning relief camps into "detention centers" and criticises the government's appeasement policy amid rising violence and displacement in Murshidabad.
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West Bengal governor heads to violence-hit Murshidabad despite Mamata Banerjee's request
West Bengal | Apr 18, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTWhen asked whether the visit was a precursor to recommending President’s Rule in the state, the Governor avoided a direct answer. “As Governor, I should be circumspect,” he said. “I don't want to comment on President’s Rule. It is Mamata Banerjee’s opinion that I should not go. But I want to.
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Murshidabad violence: Bengal Police arrests mastermind of father-son murder, total 3 arrested so far
Kolkata | Apr 17, 2025, 07:43 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: The West Bengal police formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Murshidabad DIG Syed Waquar Raza to probe this and other cases of violence in the district.
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Mamata Banerjee claims MHA not sharing details of people entering Bengal from foreign countries
West Bengal | Apr 17, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for greater accountability from the BSF following the extension of its jurisdiction to 50 km from the border.
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Waqf Act hearing: SC gives Centre 7 days to file response, next hearing on May 5 | Highlights
India | Apr 17, 2025, 03:42 PM ISTWaqf Act hearing: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, was passed by Parliament on April 4 and received the President’s assent the following day, on April 5. The Central Government later issued a notification enforcing the Act, which came into effect on April 8.
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Murshidabad violence: NCW forms panel to probe allegations of 'molestation' of women
India | Apr 16, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTThe NCW said its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and will visit the affected areas to assess the situation and meet victims.
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Murshidabad violence: NHRC to conduct on-spot inquiry, submit report within three weeks
India | Apr 15, 2025, 08:34 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: The NHRC said the action comes after submission of a complaint to it. The inquiry report should be submitted within a period of three weeks, it said.
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Muqabla: Is there no one to save Hindus in Bengal?
Kurukshetra | Apr 15, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTDo Hindus have no value left in Bengal? If the central forces are removed, will it become difficult for Hindus to live in Bengal and the question is whether President's rule should be imposed in Bengal now. All these things are echoing everywhere at this time.
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BSF denies Mamata's charge of allowing Bangladeshi to enter India: 'Priority is to guard border'
India | Apr 15, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTThe top brass of BSF said that its priority is to guard the border and constantly stop people from infiltrating and those who want to go to Bangladesh illegally, it gives directions to the police to arrest them.
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Murshidabad violence: Initial probe suggests Bangladeshi miscreants involved, MHA apprised
West Bengal | Apr 15, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTThe Centre has deployed paramilitary forces to West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after violence in three border areas. Bangladeshi miscreants, allegedly backed by local TMC leaders, were reportedly involved. The unrest displaced Hindu families, some of whom fled to Malda.
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Yogi Adityanath's blitz on Bengal violence: 'Laaton ke bhoot, baaton se nahi maanenge' | WATCH
India | Apr 15, 2025, 02:05 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made a fiery statement in response to the recent violence in West Bengal. His comments came during his visit to Hardoi, where he was inaugurating and laying foundation stones for various developmental projects.
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Murshidabad Violence: Police Vans Vandalized, Vehicles Torched After Violent Protests Over Waqf Act
News | Apr 15, 2025, 08:00 AM ISTAfter violent protests in Murshidabad regarding the Waqf Act, clashes occurred in South 24 Parganas. Footage showed vehicles torched and police vans vandalized in the aftermath of the protests.
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Mamata Banerjee on Murshidabad violence: 'We live once and die once. So, why is there a riot'
Kolkata | Apr 14, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTMamata Banerjee said that every caste and religion has the right to protest, but do not take law into your hands. "Some people are trying to mislead you, do not pay attention to them," she said.
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Fresh violence erupts in Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf Act, several injured
West Bengal | Apr 14, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTAnti-waqf protest: The violence in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad's Dhulian area, which erupted on Friday during protests over the amended Wakf law, claimed three lives and left several injured.
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PM Modi flags Hisar-Ayodhya flight unveils major Haryana development projects | 14 April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 14, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTPM Modi flags Hisar-Ayodhya flight unveils major Haryana development projects. Murshidabad tense after Waqf protests; internet suspended in three districts. Delhi government to replace rented Mohalla clinics with 70 new health centres. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Murshidabad violence: Fresh plea filed in Supreme Court demanding SIT to probe matter
India | Apr 14, 2025, 06:22 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: The petition in the Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the West Bengal government for the failure in the state's law and order situation. Notably, Supreme Court lawyer Shashank Shekhar Jha has filed a public interest litigation in this matter.
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Murshidabad remains tense after Waqf protests, internet snapped in three districts | Updates
Kolkata | Apr 14, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTViolence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following protests against the amended Waqf law has triggered fear and an exodus among Hindu families. At least 3 people have died, and over 1,000 Hindus, including children, have fled to Malda, alleging targeted attacks, vandalism, and looting by mobs.
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Murshidabad violence: Centre to send more jawans in affected areas, report will be submitted today
West Bengal | Apr 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTMurshidabad violence updates: At least three people were killed, several others injured, and some shops were torched after protests against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent in Suti and Samserganj blocks of the Murshidabad district.