Murshidabad

City in West Bengal

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Murshidabad, is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. This town is the headquarters of Lalbag subdivision of Murshidabad district. It is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River. During the 18th century, Murshidabad was a prosperous and cosmopolitan town. Murshidabad was the capital of the Bengal Subah for seventy years. This town was the home of wealthy banking and merchant families from different parts of the Indian subcontinent and wider Eurasia. European companies, including the British East India Company, the French East India Company, the Dutch East India Company and the Danish East India Company, conducted business and operated factories around the city. The town was also a centre of art and culture.

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Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj In a heart-wrenching account from Murshidabad’s Shamserganj, Kanchan Mondal-a widow and bidi worker from Bedabnagram—recounts how her family’s life was shattered overnight. With her daughter’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:55Published on April 18, 2025

Bengal Waqf Violence \| Pan-India Reactions on Threats, Riots & State Silence As Bengal Waqf Violence spirals out of control, Oneindia goes beyond the headlines—gathering powerful voices from across India. Citizens weigh in on the growing unrest in Murshidabad, the shocking.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:22Published on April 17, 2025

Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence Bengal Riot Crisis has once again exposed deep communal fault lines in West Bengal. In this explosive Oneindia exclusive, renowned political commentator and IPCS Senior Fellow Abhijit Iyer Mitra.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 24:17Published on April 17, 2025

Bengal Border Security \| Ex-BSF ADG PK Mishra Breaks Down Waqf Violence Fallout In this hard-hitting interview, Bengal Border Security takes center stage as former ADG of BSF, PK Mishra, shares insights into the spiraling crisis in West Bengal. With the Bengal Border Security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 20:03Published on April 17, 2025

Murshidabad Waqf Violence \| Locals Speak Out After Bengal Riots Oneindia's exclusive ground report captures the harsh reality of the Murshidabad Waqf Violence in West Bengal. As communal tensions rise and over 400 Hindu families are reportedly forced to flee, we.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on April 17, 2025

Murshidabad Waqf Violence: Why Is West Bengal Spiraling Out of Control? The Murshidabad Waqf Violence has shaken the very conscience of the nation. What began as legislative reform through the Waqf Amendment Act has now turned into a brutal reminder of how communal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:28Published on April 16, 2025

Murshidabad Violence: 3 Dead in Protests Over WAQF Act, Police Deployed, BJP MP Calls for AFSPA Murshidabad in West Bengal witnessed violent clashes on April 14, 2025, resulting in three deaths linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. West Bengal Police have arrested 150 people,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on April 14, 2025

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3 Killed in Murshidabad as Waqf Act Protests Turn Violent \| Mamata Rejects Law, Urges Calm Violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act have left three dead and dozens injured in West Bengal. Murshidabad saw the worst clashes, prompting Central Forces deployment. CM Mamata Banerjee.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:20Published on April 12, 2025

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Murshidabad violence: Father-son dragged out of house, killed in front of family, says 900-page charge sheet In Murshidabad, Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das were brutally murdered during communal violence sparked by protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A chargesheet filed in Jangipur court names 13.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
HC panel: Cops were 'inactive, absent' during 'targeted' Murshidabad attacks IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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'They failed to stop Pahalgam': TMC's Kunal Ghosh targets BJP over 'provocative politics' on Murshidabad violence TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused BJP of exploiting the Murshidabad violence for political gain, contrasting it with BJP's alleged failure to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack. He praised Mamata.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
'Police inactive and absent': What are key findings of HC-appointed panel on Murshidabad violence A Calcutta high court-appointed committee has revealed significant failures by local authorities during the Murshidabad violence in Dhulian, pinpointing a local councillor's involvement in.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Calcutta high court: Lawyers now aligned with political parties Calcutta High Court expressed concern over lawyers' political alignment and declining court decorum during a hearing on alleged police overreach in the Murshidabad violence case. Justice Tirthankar.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 6, 2025

'Rioters are being brought to Bengal': Mamata Banerjee in Murshidabad West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 6, 2025
'Murshidabad violence was well planned,' claims West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee; blames BSF & BJP West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2025
President rule finds mention in Bengal governor’s report on Murshidabad violence Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to Amit Shah on Murshidabad communal strife suggests President's rule if the situation worsens. The report recommends a judicial inquiry and central.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 4, 2025
Murshidabad riots: Bengal guv flags 'radicalisation' threat in report to MHA West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report to the Home Ministry regarding the Murshidabad riots, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The report warns of.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 4, 2025

'Apparent betrayal': Turmoil in Bengal BJP as Dilip Ghosh visits Mamata’s temple event A controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2025
Total breakdown of governance: NCW A National Commission for Women committee found that communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad had a devastating impact on women and girls, highlighting a complete breakdown of governance. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2025
2 SPs shifted days after Bengal violence Ahead of Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad and Jangipur, the West Bengal government has transferred the police superintendents of both districts. Ananda Roy, involved in the Murshidabad violence.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2025	Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'will visit troubled areas of Murshidabad in May' IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2025
Mamata reducing Hindus, giving space to Bangladeshi intruders in Bengal: BJP slams Bengal CM over Murshidabad violence Kailash Vijayvargiya accuses Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing her seat over national interests, alleging she favors Bangladeshi intruders and diminishes Hindus in West Bengal. Violence in Murshidabad,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2025	'Locals with deadly weapons': BJP claims police debunked Mamata's blame on 'outsiders' for Bengal violence BJP leader Amit Malviya has challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims regarding the Murshidabad communal violence, citing police reports that contradict her narrative of "outsiders" being responsible... IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2025
'Exodus should stop': Congress blames West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP for Murshidabad violence Murshidabad witnessed violence during Waqf Act protests. Pramod Tiwari holds TMC and BJP responsible. He demands an end to the exodus of families. Governor Bose calls violence and corruption cancerous... IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2025	Bengal governor Bose heads to Malda to meet Murshidabad violence victims, defies CM Mamata’s request to delay visit West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose is visiting Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2025
'Focus on protecting rights of own minorities': India slams Bangladesh's remark on Murshidabad violence India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly dismissed Bangladesh's remarks regarding the Murshidabad violence, urging them to address the persecution of their own minorities. The MEA refuted.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2025	West Bengal governor refuses to heed CM request not to visit violence-hit Murshidabad West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating tensions following Waqf law-related.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2025
Calcutta HC reserves order on central forces in violence-hit Murshidabad; TMC claims situation under control The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent clashes. A suggestion has been made to form.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2025	'Even God doesn't stand by weak': BJP leader urges Hindus to keep weapons amid communal violence, triggers row Dilip Ghosh, a senior West Bengal BJP leader, has ignited controversy by urging Hindus to keep weapons at home, citing the Murshidabad violence. This statement, made at a North 24 Parganas rally, has.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2025
'I will go to Murshidabad, request Guv Bose not to visit now,' says CM Mamata Banerjee amid violence probe Following recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced she would visit the area and requested Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his trip. The state government will build.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2025	'Call for riots was given from loudspeaker of masjid': Union minister Sukanta Majumdar's big claim in Murshidabad violence West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar met with the DGP, alleging that recent violence in Murshidabad was instigated by calls from a mosque loudspeaker, citing victims' accounts. He accused the TMC.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2025
'Control' Shah, Didi urges Modi, terms Bengal violence planned West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of orchestrating communal riots in Murshidabad over the new waqf law, alleging the involvement of central agencies and Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025	West Bengal Police forms nine-member SIT to probe Murshidabad Waqf violence Following violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the unrest. The demonstrations, which.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025
'Yogi is biggest Bhogi': Mamata counters UP CM’s remarks on Murshidabad violence, brings up Kumbh stampede West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee retaliated against UP CM Yogi Adityanath's criticism of Murshidabad violence, citing the Maha Kumbh stampede and alleged UP encounters. She accused Yogi of being a.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025	BJP's 'geography expert' dig at Mamata's 'Bengal borders Sri Lanka' gaffe West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025
'Murshidabad violence pre-planned': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Imams amid Waqf protests West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the Murshidabad unrest, refuting BJP's claims of TMC involvement in Waqf violence and accusing the Centre of a pre-planned communal riot. She blamed the central.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025	'TMC netas may've sparked violence with aid of Bangladeshis' Reports indicate that TMC members allegedly incited Bangladeshi individuals to instigate minor disturbances during protests against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad. However, the situation escalated into.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025
Lathi only treatment for rioters: Yogi on West Bengal violence Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the Murshidabad riots over the waqf law, stating that Bengal is burning while she remains silent, even.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025	Amid spectre of violence, a muted New Year in Murshidabad In Murshidabad, Bengal, the traditional Poila Baisakh celebrations were subdued following recent violence. While some traders like Nemai Ghosh and Dilip Sarkar bravely reopened their shops, facing.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2025
Waqf violence: 2 bros held for killing dad-son In West Bengal's Murshidabad, two brothers have been apprehended for the brutal murder of a father and son in Jafrabad. The arrests follow an incident on April 12, where disagreements over the new waqf.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025	Murshidabad communal violence: NHRC takes cognisance of matter that killed 3, inquiry reported to be submitted in 3 weeks The NHRC has taken cognizance of the communal violence in Murshidabad during anti-Waqf protests, which resulted in three deaths. An on-spot inquiry will be conducted, and a report is expected within.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025
‘Focus on your own failed govt’: TMC hits back at UP CM Yogi Adityanath over Murshidabad violence remarks Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Murshidabad violence, urging him to address the unrest in his own state. Gokhale cited the Agra.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025	'Attacked us, stole cash, set everything on fire': Survivors recall Murshidabad horror Following violent clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, displaced families recount harrowing experiences of destruction and fear. Homes and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025
'Laton ke bhoot': Yogi Adityanath lambasts Mamata Banerjee's 'silence' over Murshidabad violence IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025	Net suspension extended to parts of Malda, Birbhum; don't get provoked, says Mamata Violence erupted in Bengal over the new waqf law, with Bhangar witnessing intense clashes where mobs attacked police, leaving 16 officers injured. The unrest, triggered by police preventing an ISF.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025
Fear still stalks residents who fled Murshidabad Following violent clashes sparked by the new waqf law, Hriday Das fled Murshidabad with his family after losing relatives and his home. Scores of others sought refuge in neighboring Jharkhand and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025	TMC, BJP trade blame over Bengal unrest over waqf law Political tensions escalate in Bengal's Murshidabad as Trinamool Congress and BJP clash over ongoing violence. TMC accuses protesters of serving BJP's agenda by disrupting life, while BJP demands.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025
Centre on high alert, monitoring states after Murshidabad violence over Waqf Act Following communal violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by amendments to the Waqf law, the Centre is on high alert. While the situation is currently under control with the deployment of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025	'Intervene & restore normalcy': Bengal BJP chief writes to governor amid violence over Waqf law Amidst escalating violence in West Bengal following anti-Waqf law protests, BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has appealed to Governor CV Ananda Bose for intervention. Majumdar expressed grave concerns over.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025
Fresh violence erupts in Bengal: Police vehicles torched, many injured Clashes broke out in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas between ISF supporters and police during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The violence escalated when police prevented protestors from.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025	Anti-Waqf protests in Bengal: Plea in SC seeks SIT probe into Murshidabad violence A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored SIT investigation into the Murshidabad violence during anti-Waqf law protests. The petition also seeks protection for vulnerable.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025
'Migrating within Bengal': Mamata's minister makes bizarre claim as many flee homes amid anti-Waqf protests Amidst protests against new Waqf laws and claims of communal violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim downplayed the situation, stating that people are relocating within the state,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025	Murshidabad violence: BJP sets up helplines for displaced Hindus IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025
Murshidabad violence: BJP MP wants Afspa; TMC terms it unconstitutional IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2025	Hundreds cross Ganga to flee Murshidabad violence in Bengal IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2025
'We faced stones, petrol bombs': BSF DIG says 'situation tense but under control' in Murshidabad In West Bengal's Murshidabad, rioters protesting the Waqf (Amendment) Act clashed with Border Security Force personnel, resulting in a tense situation. BSF troops were attacked with petrol bombs and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2025	TMC MP Yusuf Pathan's 'easy afternoons, good chai' post amid violence in West Bengal angers netizens: 'Leadership goals' Protests against Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, killing three people so far and injuring several. Amid the chaos, a social media post by Trinamool Congress (TMC).. DNA - Published on April 13, 2025

Murshidabad

City in West Bengal

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