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Bengal Waqf Act protests: Central forces deployed in Murshidabad, Mamata says no to law | Updates

West Bengal | Apr 13, 2025, 10:01 AM IST

At least three people were killed and over 150 arrested in Murshidabad’s Suti, Samserganj and Jangipur after several clashes, incidents of stone pelting and torching of vehicles.

Sambhal dargah faces probe over alleged financial irregularities, 'Waqf land' encroachment

Uttar Pradesh | Apr 13, 2025, 08:16 AM IST

As per the complaint, the dargah of Dada Mouazmiya Shah, which is built on Waqf land at Janeta village panchayat of the Baniyakheda development block in Chandausi, was being illegally occupied by an individual named Shahid Mian.

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Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces during protest over Waqf Act

West Bengal | Apr 13, 2025, 12:01 AM IST

Murshidabad violence: An unruly mob, which had turned violent during demonstrations opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, was dispersed through effective police action.

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West Bengal violence: Three killed in Waqf-related clashes in Murshidabad district | Video

West Bengal | Apr 12, 2025, 10:36 PM IST

West Bengal violence: Both victims were found lying inside their home and were declared brought dead at a nearby hospital. Their family alleged that miscreants looted their house and stabbed the two before leaving.

Mamata Banerjee Reiterates 'Waqf Won't Be Implemented In West Bengal' | 12 April | Speed News

Originals | Apr 12, 2025, 10:35 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee reiterated her stance amid violent protests over the Waqf Act. Moreover, Suvendu Adhikari slammed Mamata Banerjee for violence and lawlessness in West Bengal. Further, Piyush Goyal said the developed world more reliable trading partner than China.

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OPINION | Waqf: Look at the merits of the law

India | Apr 12, 2025, 03:26 PM IST

In West Bengal, there was arson, stone pelting and attacks on police by anti-Waqf law protesters in at least three places in Murshidabad. Internet has been shut down in the area. Trains were stopped at several places.

Mamata Banerjee attacked the Centre over the Waqf Act and

CM Mamata says Waqf Act won't be implemented in West Bengal, appeals for calm amid violence

Kolkata | Apr 12, 2025, 02:53 PM IST

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the Waqf Law has been brought by the Centre and her government will not implement it in West Bengal and people should not get manipulated by political parties that are misusing religion to incite riots.

West Bengal Violence: Security Forces Deployed In Murshidabad After Protest Over Waqf Act

News | Apr 12, 2025, 01:02 PM IST

West Bengal: Security forces deployed in Jangipur, Murshidabad, where people held a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act. Several vehicles were torched. As per the Bengal Police, the situation in the Suti and Samserganj areas of Jangipur is now under control.

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

West Bengal | Apr 12, 2025, 12:31 PM 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.

Assam stays peaceful amid isolated protests against Waqf Amendment Act: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam | Apr 12, 2025, 06:45 AM IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Assam Police as the state remained calm amid limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. With Bohag Bihu celebrations underway, Sarma highlighted unity across communities and effective law enforcement.

Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference challenges Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 11, 2025, 11:33 PM IST

The National Conference had earlier termed the Amendments constitutionally "alarming interference" in the religious affairs of the Muslim community.

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

Kolkata | Apr 12, 2025, 07:41 AM 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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Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind challenges Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

India | Apr 11, 2025, 07:25 PM IST

Waqf Act: President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 5, which was passed by Parliament during the Budget Session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which has also been passed by the Parliament.

Nationwide protests over Waqf Amendment Bill, demonstrations in Mumbai, Kolkata | VIDEO

India | Apr 11, 2025, 03:00 PM IST

Nationwide protests broke out after Friday prayers in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, and Lucknow against the Waqf Amendment Bill. Demonstrators accused the government of undermining Muslim community rights and demanded the bill's withdrawal.

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Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign: BJP to launch nationwide drive from April 20 | Here are details

India | Apr 10, 2025, 06:49 PM IST

Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign: The sources said that senior BJP leaders, including chief ministers and Union ministers, will highlight the government's stand on the Act and how it seeks to benefit poor and backward Muslims.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Act, hearing on April 16

India | Apr 10, 2025, 04:42 PM IST

The Supreme Court will hear all the petitions related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 16. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan has listed for hearing on April 16.

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

Kolkata | Apr 10, 2025, 07:51 AM 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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