Waqf Protest
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Mamata Banerjee accuses 'outsiders' for Murshidabad violence, plans to visit in May
West Bengal | Apr 22, 2025, 04:32 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: The violence, triggered by protests against the central government's recent changes to the Waqf laws, led to property damage, injuries, and the displacement of several families, prompting the administration to set up temporary shelters and relief camps.
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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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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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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 violence: Most houses, shops burnt in anti-Waqf clashes in Jafrabad belong to Hindus
West Bengal | Apr 14, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: At least three people were killed, several others injured, and some shops were torched after protests against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal.
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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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Vijay, TVK chief and actor, challenges Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court
Tamil Nadu | Apr 13, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTSeveral petitioners who moved to the Supreme Court and challenged the Waqf Act said it is against the Muslim community and infringed upon their fundamental rights.
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Anti-Waqf Act protests turn violent in Assam's Silchar, protesters threw stones at police
Assam | Apr 13, 2025, 11:14 PM ISTAssam protests: The areas affected by the violence include Chamragudam, Berenga and the old Lakhipur Road areas in Silchar. However, the areas are now clear.