Murshidabad Violence: Paramilitary Forces Deployed, 3 Dead, 150+ Arrested Amid Waqf Law Protests

Violence erupted in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after Friday prayers, leading to the tragic deaths of three people, including a father-son duo and a teenager. Over 150 have been arrested as protests against the new Waqf law intensified. The Calcutta High Court has intervened, ordering paramilitary deployment in sensitive zones like North 24 Parganas and Hooghly. With prohibitory orders in place and internet services suspended, the state is on high alert. BSF reinforcements and a dedicated task force are now working to stabilize the situation.