Central forces will be deployed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, which is witnessing large-scale violence during protests against the Waqf Act, the Calcutta High Court ruled.

Murshidabad: Amid ongoing violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad in the wake of the amended Waqf law, BSF has deployed five companies to support state

Murshidabad: West Bengal Police have arrested a total of 150 individuals in connection with the recent violence in the Murshidabad district, which was

Murshidabad violence: Violent protests over Waqf Act in Murshidabad lead to 12 more arrests, 3 deaths, and heightened security measures.

The Calcutta High Court has criticised the state government for inadequate action amid a volatile situation while ordering the deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad. It asserted that courts cannot stay silent when public safety is at risk.

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With 12 more arrests in connection with the violence, a total of 150 people have been held so far now, with adequate police forces deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, Murshidabad.

Underlining that constitutional courts cannot be a mute spectator, the Calcutta High Court on Saturday ordered the deployment of Central forces in Bengal's Murshidabad where anti-Waqf protests have resulted in the death of three people.