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'We faced stones, petrol bombs': BSF DIG says 'situation tense but under control' in Murshidabad

IndiaTimes Sunday, 13 April 2025
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 stones, prompting the deployment of additional forces in affected areas.
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Murshidabad Murshidabad City in West Bengal

Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj [Video]

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 wedding set for 18 Baishakh (April 29), Kanchan had painstakingly saved ₹1 lakh and 10 bhari of gold over months. But a sudden violent attack forced them to flee by boat, leaving everything behind. Now sheltering in Malda’s Parlalpur High School, the family faces an uncertain future, and her daughter has fallen ill from shock. This is their tragic story of survival and lost dreams #MurshidabadViolence #MurshidabadRiots #MurshidabadNews #ViolenceInMurshidabad #MurshidabadWaqfBill #WaqfBillProtest #MurshidabadToday #BengalViolence #WestBengalNews #MurshidabadProtests #CommunalClashesMurshidabad #WaqfLawViolence #MurshidabadCrisis #MuslimProtestsMurshidabad #MurshidabadUnderFire Also Read Murshidabad Burns, Hindus Flee: Why is Mamata Silent Over Waqf Protests? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/murshidabad-burns-hindus-flee-waqf-protests-expose-dangerous-radical-underbelly-4123355.html?ref=DMDesc BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Claims Over 400 Hindus Have Fled Murshidabad; Blames TMC’s 'Appeasement Politics' :: https://www.oneindia.com/kolkata/bjps-suvendu-adhikari-claims-over-400-hindus-have-fled-murshidabad-blames-tmc-s-appeasement-polit-4122745.html?ref=DMDesc Bengal Violence: 3 Dead, 150 Arrested In Murshidabad Communal Clash, Cops Face Flak For Inaction | Key Points :: https://www.oneindia.com/kolkata/bengal-violence-3-dead-150-arrested-in-murshidabad-communal-clash-cops-face-flak-for-inaction-k-4122677.html?ref=DMDesc

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Bengal Waqf Violence | Pan-India Reactions on Threats, Riots & State Silence [Video]

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 videos of open death threats to Hindus, and the political silence that follows. Is Bengal Waqf Violence a localised outburst—or the symptom of a deeper, dangerous pattern of appeasement and radicalism? Why are Hindus being forced to flee? Is the TMC government losing grip, or fomenting trouble to oppose the Centre? We ask the tough questions and bring you what the nation truly feels about the Bengal Waqf Violence. Watch this report from pan-India. #BengalWaqfViolence #MurshidabadRiots #HinduExodus #WaqfControversy #OneindiaReport #WaqfViolence ~PR.282~PR.274~HT.410~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:22Published
Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence [Video]

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 addresses the Murshidabad unrest where over 400 Hindus were allegedly forced to flee following Waqf-related clashes. Is Mamata Banerjee losing control of the state? Is this a case of targeted demographic engineering? Why are Muslims issuing open death threats and walking free? Abhijit Iyer Mitra doesn’t hold back as he dissects the Bengal Riot Crisis, the silence of the TMC, the failure of West Bengal Police, and the Centre-State power struggle behind the chaos. Watch till the end to understand how deep the Bengal Riot Crisis goes — and what it means for India’s national security. #BengalRiotCrisis #AbhijitIyerMitra #MurshidabadRiots #MamataBanerjee #OneindiaExclusive ~PR.282~PR.274~HT.410~

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Bengal Border Security | Ex-BSF ADG PK Mishra Breaks Down Waqf Violence Fallout [Video]

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 landscape increasingly threatened by cross-border infiltration and radicalisation, Mishra breaks down the internal vulnerabilities exposed by the recent Waqf-linked violence in districts like Murshidabad and Malda. Are extremist forces exploiting religious unrest to engineer demographic shifts? Has the state’s intelligence grid failed? Are transnational networks at play? This exclusive conversation offers rare clarity on the alarming Bengal Border Security challenges ahead. #BengalBorderSecurity #PKMishraInterview #WaqfViolence #BSFInsights #WestBengalCrisis #BSF

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 20:03Published
Murshidabad Waqf Violence | Locals Speak Out After Bengal Riots [Video]

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 ask the hard-hitting questions: Is Mamata Banerjee losing control? Why is there no police accountability? Who is orchestrating this unrest? The Murshidabad Waqf Violence has become a symbol of religious radicalism, political silence and administrative breakdown. Voices from Murshidabad speak louder than ever—this is not just about Waqf land anymore, it’s about India’s constitutional fabric. Watch as we uncover layers of fear, anger and helplessness in the wake of the Murshidabad Waqf Violence. #MurshidabadWaqfViolence #BengalRiots #OneindiaGroundReport #HinduExodus #WestBengalCrisis ~PR.282~HT.96~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:16Published

West Bengal West Bengal State in Eastern India

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Border Security Force Border Security Force Indian border force for Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh Borders

Border posts where BSF duo was martyred to be named after them: BSF DG

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India arm-twists Pakistan into handing over Purnam Kumar Shaw After Op Sindoor Heat [Video]

India arm-twists Pakistan into handing over Purnam Kumar Shaw After Op Sindoor Heat

BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has returned to India after spending 21 days in Pakistan's custody. Shaw was handed over at the Joint Check Post in Attari, Amritsar, just days after India’s successful Operation Sindoor Heat and mounting diplomatic pressure on Islamabad. Shaw had accidentally crossed the international border on April 23 while on duty guarding farmers in Punjab, armed and in uniform. #BSF #PurnamKumarShaw #IndiaPakistan #AttariBorder #PakistanCustody #OperationSindoorHeat #BreakingNews #BSFHeroReturns #DiplomaticVictory #BorderSecurityForce #Punjab #ZeroLine #PakistanRangers #IndiaStandsStrong #IndianArmy #Repatriation #IndoPakRelations #MilitaryDiplomacy #Attari #Amritsar #NationFirst #FlagMeeting #UniformedForces #GuardingBorders #IndiaWins #NationalSecurity ~ED.103~GR.124~

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Shops burnt, fear remains: Samserganj traders urge BSF to stay for peace [Video]

Shops burnt, fear remains: Samserganj traders urge BSF to stay for peace

Violence hit Samserganj in West Bengal, leaving several shops destroyed in suspected outsider-led attacks.Local traders say their livelihoods are gone and demand permanent BSF deployment for peace and protection. As losses mount into lakhs, shopkeepers plead for help from authorities. The situation is calm now—but trust remains fragile. #Samserganj #Murshidabad #WestBengalNews #BSF #TradersInCrisis #Vandalism #LocalVoices #PeaceDemand #BSFDeployment #ShopkeepersSpeak #BreakingNews #GrassrootsReports ~ED.194~HT.410~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:06Published
Jammu Border Encounter: BSF Detects Suspicious Midnight Movement, Kills Infiltrator Sneaking In [Video]

Jammu Border Encounter: BSF Detects Suspicious Midnight Movement, Kills Infiltrator Sneaking In

jammu Border Encounter: BSF Detects Suspicious Midnight Movement, Kills Infiltrator Sneaking in. In a major security development, alert Border Security Force (BSF) troops foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border in Jammu during the intervening night of April 4 and 5. Despite repeated warnings, the intruder continued to advance, prompting BSF personnel to open fire at Jammu Border Encounter. The intruder was shot dead on the spot. #JammuBorder #BSF #InfiltrationBid #IBEncounter #BorderSecurity #JammuKashmir #IndiaPakistanBorder #BreakingNews #IndianArmy #NationalSecurity #BSFNews #JammuNews #IntruderShotDead #BSFAction #BorderAlert Also Read Jammu & Kashmir: Gunbattle Takes Place Between Security Forces And Terrorists In Kathua, 3 Terrorists Trapped :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/jammu-kashmir-gunbattle-takes-place-between-security-forces-and-terrorists-in-kathua-3-terrorist-4110687.html?ref=DMDesc JK MP Engineer Rashid To Attend Parliament Session Under Police Watch :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/jk-mp-engineer-rashid-to-attend-parliament-session-under-police-watch-4105695.html?ref=DMDesc ‘Pakistan Should…’: India’s Strong Rebuttal Over Jammu And Kashmir Remarks :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pakistan-should-india-s-strong-rebuttal-over-jammu-and-kashmir-remarks-4098385.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.336~GR.121~

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