HC allows 2 rallies in Howrah, with a rider: 'Must be peaceful'
Friday, 4 April 2025 Calcutta HC has permitted VHP and Anjani Putra Sena to hold peaceful Ram Navami rallies in Howrah, with strict rules prohibiting weapons. Participants must submit identification documents and follow designated routes. Police had concerns due to past violations and public property damage.
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, and additional security forces have been deployed in affected areas like Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and Suti. BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has written to Amit Shah, requesting the imposition of AFSPA in four districts. The Calcutta High Court has also ordered the immediate deployment of central forces in Murshidabad to restore peace.
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Friday, 4 April 2025
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