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Murshidabad violence: Over 150 arrested, internet suspended; CM Mamata Banerjee calls meeting

IndiaTimes Sunday, 13 April 2025
Following unrest in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by the amended Waqf law, authorities have arrested over 150 individuals and deployed BSF forces to restore peace. The Calcutta HC mandated the deployment after violence erupted, resulting in three deaths and widespread unrest across several districts. Political tensions escalate as BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee's government.
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