Murshidabad Violence: 5 BSF Companies Deployed, Police Step In to Restore Calm

Murshidabad violence : The Border Security Force (BSF) has taken control amid violence against the revised Waqf Act in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Five BSF companies have been deployed to assist the police to restore peace in this area. IG Karni Singh Shekhawat, IG of South Bengal Frontier, said that BSF will work in coordination with the police and more force will be sent if needed. Shekhawat said in a conversation with the media, "We have sent five of our companies to help the police and we have not come for any independent action. We will work only on the police request."

Murshidaba situation Under control

The situation in Murshidabad is currently under control, with peace expected to be restored soon, according to Shekhawat. The Border Security Force (BSF) is ready to provide additional support to the police if needed. Shekhawat reached Murshidabad after the Kolkata High Court ordered the deployment of central forces in the area.

The Calcutta High Court has taken swift action to address the escalating violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district by ordering the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to restore law and order. This decision comes in response to protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which have turned violent, resulting in at least three fatalities.

Effect of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Violence has erupted in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which came into effect after debate in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 8 April. This law is associated with the management of Waqf properties and opposed to it is particularly intense in Murshidabad, where locals consider it against their religious freedom. Both the central and state governments are active to resolve this crisis. The next hearing of the High Court to keep an eye on the situation will be held on 17 April.