Today, On 17th April, The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered central forces to remain in violence-affected Murshidabad district, West Bengal, following protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The court also called for restraint, urging all parties to avoid making provocative speeches to prevent further escalation.
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court issued a directive on Thursday for central forces to remain stationed in the violence-affected Murshidabad district of West Bengal.
The Court also encouraged everyone to avoid making provocative speeches, following the violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that occurred last week.
A division bench comprised of Justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury instructed the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led state government to establish a team dedicated to restoring and rehabilitating individuals who fled to neighboring districts to escape the violence.
So far, three people have lost their lives, and hundreds have been left homeless due to the violence that occurred on April 11 and 12 in areas such as Suti, Jangipur, Shamsherganj, and Dhulian.
New incidents of violence were reported in the Bhangar area of South 24 Parganas district on April 14, although police maintained that the law and order situation in the previously affected regions of Murshidabad remained mostly stable.
On April 12, the High Court mandated the deployment of central forces in Murshidabad district. Currently, around 17 companies of central forces are stationed in the troubled areas of Suti and Samserganj-Dhulian in Murshidabad.
Last week, parts of Murshidabad witnessed violent demonstrations following public opposition to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Protesters, largely from the local Muslim community, expressed fears that the new law would adversely affect their religious and property rights, especially concerning Waqf-by-user and traditional land use.
Murshidabad Violence refers to recent incidents of communal tension and unrest in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The situation has drawn political attention, especially after the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces in the area.
As violence escalated, the state government requested central assistance, and paramilitary forces were deployed to restore order.
The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, is currently under judicial scrutiny in the Supreme Court of India, where multiple petitions have been filed challenging its validity. The law introduces significant changes to Waqf property management, including stricter procedures for Waqf registration and new rules for board appointments.
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