Murshidabad violence: Home ministry briefed on role of suspected Bangladeshi miscreants

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 15, 2025, 15:33 IST

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Following the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, initial probes suggest possible involvement of Bangladeshi miscreants. The MHA is coordinating with state authorities to maintain peace and considering enhanced border security. Over 200 arrests have been made and 11 FIRs registered after demonstrations against the waqf law led to three deaths.

Murshidabad violence: Home ministry briefed on role of suspected Bangladeshi miscreants

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been apprised of the findings of an initial probe into the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, government sources said on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.

Preliminary investigations reportedly suggest the involvement of suspected Bangladeshi miscreants in the incident.
The development has prompted the MHA to maintain close coordination with state authorities to ensure peace and stability in the region. Enhanced security measures are also being considered along the border areas to prevent any further escalation.

'Over 200 arrests'
Over 200 people were taken into custody and 11 FIRs were registered until Monday following violent confrontations that erupted since Friday in Murshidabad regions.

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The unrest, which began as demonstrations against the modified waqf law, resulted in three fatalities.
The director general of police, Rajeev Kumar, confirmed that the circumstances remained "fully under control", with no additional incidents of violence being reported.
The first FIR was lodged by Pompa Das against "unknown persons" regarding the killing of her spouse, Chandan Das, and elderly father-in-law, Hargobindo, who were aged above 70.
Both victims were forcibly removed from their residence in Jatrapara and killed by a violent crowd on Friday.
Law enforcement officials face a significant challenge in tackling widespread "deliberate and concerted" disinformation.
The Shamsherganj control room receives numerous distress calls prompted by false WhatsApp messages and social media content.
According to police sources, the majority of these misleading posts originate from locations outside Bengal.

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