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  Violent protests against Waqf Act rock Bengal's Murshidabad, 110 arrests made, security heightened

  April 12, 2025 12:31 IST

  The police said that the mob in the areas of Suti, Jangipur and Samsara have been brought under control. The protests turned violent when the agitators assembled despite prohibitory orders and blocked roads and hurled stones.

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  Protest over Waqf Act turns violent in Bengal's Murshidabad, police vehicles set on fire

  April 12, 2025 7:41 IST

  A large number of agitators gathered after the Friday prayers and started protesting against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad. The protests later turned violent when they pelted stones at a police van, which was passing nearby carrying the prisoners.

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  West Bengal: 22 arrested after violence erupts in Murshidabad over Waqf Act, security tightened

  April 10, 2025 7:51 IST

  The unrest erupted when a large group of protesters gathered along National Highway 12 in Jangipur to demand the withdrawal of the controversial legislation. Eyewitnesses reported that during the demonstration, protestors threw stones at the police and set fire to several police vehicles.

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  Didi is here to protect you: Mamata Banerjee to Muslims after Waqf Act comes into force

  April 09, 2025 14:04 IST

  Condemning the violence, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said he has directed the Government to take immediate ‘bold action’ to curb the violence and submit a report

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  Waqf Act protests Murshidabad turn violent: Prohibitory orders imposed

  April 09, 2025 12:10 IST

  Murshidabad district in West Bengal, which was recently rocked by violence during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, has now returned to calm. Prohibitory orders are still in place, and internet services remain suspended in some areas to curb the spread of misinformation.

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  West Bengal: Three killed, house collapses in Murshidabad blast

  December 09, 2024 10:13 IST

  According to initial reports, Mamun Molla and Sakirul Sarkar were residents of Khairatala, while Mustakin Sheikh hailed from Mahtab Colony. All three were allegedly involved in making bombs inside the house when the explosion occurred.

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  BSF foils infiltration attempt at India-Bangladesh border, four Bangladeshi nationals arrested

  October 16, 2024 14:33 IST

  The BSF foiled an infiltration attempt at the India-Bangladesh border in Murshidabad, arresting four Bangladeshi nationals with fake Aadhaar cards. An Indian tout was also apprehended for facilitating the illegal entry.

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  Patna, followed by Murshidabad most vulnerable to floods in India, finds new research

  India | May 07, 2024 21:17 IST

  The researchers at IIT-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee developed a district-level flood severity index (DFSI) which reviewed the vulnerability of India's districts to floods.

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  Lok Sabha polls 2024: TMC booth president clashes with BJP candidate in Bengal's Murshidabad | VIDEO

  May 07, 2024 9:23 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: The elections are being held in four Lok Sabha constituencies--Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad. A total of 73,37,651 voters, including 36,12,395 women and 154 third-genders are eligible to exercise their franchise in 7,360 polling stations.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hindus in no way will benefit from UCC, says Mamata Banerjee

  April 29, 2024 16:54 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In the upcoming third phase of Lok Sabha elections slated for May 7, West Bengal's 4 Lok Sabha constituencies— Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad will be heading to polls

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  Mamata Banerjee addresses rally in Murshidabad, says 'Won't let UCC, CAA be implemented in Bengal'

  April 19, 2024 17:54 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party and termed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as the "second battle for the country's independence.'

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  Blast in Bengal's Murshidabad during Ram Navami rally, Mamata blames BJP, alleges attack planned

  April 18, 2024 13:26 IST

  According to police, a blast had also occurred during Ram Navami procession in Murshidabad in which one woman was injured. Cops are yet to confirm whether it was a bomb blast or something else.

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  West Bengal: 10 newborns dead within 24 hours at Murshidabad hospital

  December 08, 2023 14:35 IST

  Several children have died at a government hospital in West Bengal's Murshidabad. A senior doctor has recommended a probe into the matter.

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  West Bengal: Woman Congress activist lynched in Murshidabad

  July 30, 2023 14:18 IST

  District Trinamool Congress leader Ashok Das denied the allegations and claimed that the unfortunate event was the result of a quarrel between neighbours.

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  TMC MP reacts to Congress worker's death, says 'death of one person doesn't mean big violence'

  June 11, 2023 20:29 IST

  West Bengal Police arrested two individuals regarding the murder of the Congress worker at Murshidabad's Khargram on Saturday.

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  WB Police bust gang making fake Aadhaar cards

  News | June 30, 2021 12:18 IST

  Police have arrested three persons in Murshidabad who were involved in making fake Aadhaar card. The gang was active in Jangipur and Bahrampur areas. According to Jangipur Superintendent of Police Y Raghubangshi said, "Three people have arrested from Dasturhat Nichupara under Sagardighi police station.

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  Bengal polls: 14 bombs recovered in Murshidabad ahead of fifth phase polls

  Elections | April 13, 2021 7:46 IST

  Polling for the first four phases has been concluded in West Bengal. The fifth and sixth phases of the ongoing elections will take place on April 17 and April 22. The counting of votes will take place on May 2.

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  West Bengal: 41 active bombs found near Railway Track in Murshidabad

  News | April 02, 2021 14:40 IST

  As the Assembly polls are going on in bengal active bombs and instruments of violence are being found across the states. on friday 41 active bombs found by police near Railway Track in Murshidabad.

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  Massive fire breaks out at a godown in Murshidabad

  News | March 07, 2021 7:20 IST

  A massive fire broke out in Murshidabad on Sunday morning. However fire tenders managed to control the fire in time. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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  'Separate politics from law and order': WB Governor on political violence

  News | November 18, 2020 21:58 IST

  West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar hit out at state government over the law and order situation in the state and said that officers want to become artillery and infantry of the political machinery.