In Bengal’s Murshidabad district, where 17 companies of the central paramilitary force were deployed in response to a ruling by the Calcutta high court on Saturday after a man and his son were fatally hacked and a third man was killed by gunfire from security forces, there were no reports of a communal violence on Sunday. The occurrences took place after communal attacks were sparked by violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that grew more intense in Murshidabad between Friday and Saturday.
At a rally in Kolkata on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) however called for federal agencies to conduct an investigation and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The violence was allegedly committed by criminals who were let to enter from Bangladesh by the Border Security Force (BSF) as “part of a plan,” according to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
“Mamata Banerjee is not entitled to go on. Hundreds of Hindus had their homes attacked. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) ought to look into the violence.
TMC refuted the claims. They said, “The situation is fully under control now.” Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar told reporters Sunday afternoon in Shamserganj. The worst-hit area, where about 300 residents fled to the nearby Malda district and sought refuge in a relief camp. Took Refuge at Parlalpur High School in Baishnabnagar.
Communal Violence in Murshidabad
On Friday and Saturday, amid demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, there was also communal violence. Violence in Suti, Dhulian, and Jangipur, among other areas of Murshidabad. Three persons were indeed killed in the fighting.
Images from the impacted areas revealed burned-out remnants of residences, hotels, and stores. More than 400 Hindus were reportedly compelled to escape. Escape the violent neighbourhoods of Samserganj in Murshidabad and cross the Bhagirathi River to go to Malda.
Compensation for riot victims
The Chief Minister announced ₹10 lakh in compensation for the relatives of those killed in the violence. Three people had died in the violence, and multiple houses were attacked. According to Ms. Banerjee, the State government would build new homes under the Banglar Bari scheme, and shopkeepers who sustained losses would receive compensation.
On April 11 and 12, protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Murshidabad neighbourhoods of Dhulian and Shamsherganj had descended into violence. In order to avoid the violence, hundreds of people have sought safety in the nearby Malda area. Due to their suspected involvement in the violence, over 200 persons have been placed under arrest.
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