West Bengal Violence: The protest against the new Waqf Act in Murshidabad in West Bengal turned into violence. There was a clash between the police and the protesters. The protesters blocked the road and set the police on fire. Initially, the police asked the protesters to protest at one place, but suddenly the protesters started going ahead of the place mentioned.
Police fired tear gas shells
During this time, a scuffle with the police started. The protesters tried to move forward by breaking the barricades. After this, the police also used light force. According to the policeman, a large number of police have been called on the spot to control the situation. The police also had to leave tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. It is being told that many policemen have also been injured in this violence.
Suddenly the crowd became violent
This program was already decided against the Waqf law. Suddenly the protests that were in a peaceful manner turned into violence. The protesters also had a scuffle with the first police. It is seen in the video that many protesters have reached the spot with sticks and sticks in their hands. BJP is an attacker on TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee regarding this incident.
VIDEO | West Bengal: People Hold Protest Against Waqf (Amendment) Law in Jangipur, Murshidabad. Protest Turned Violent as They Allegedly Vandalized A Police Vehicle and Set it on Fire.
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BJP targeted Mamata Banerjee
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said, “West Bengal is again in flames. West Bengal Police is struggling to curb the violent Islamic crowd on the streets of Murshidabad. Mamata Banerjee’s inflammatory speeches have spread this unrest. Is dangerously taking the path of Bangladesh. “