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'Attacked us, stole cash, set everything on fire': Survivors recall Murshidabad horror

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 15 April 2025
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 businesses were attacked, leaving several dead and hundreds homeless, now seeking refuge in relief camps. Security forces have been deployed, and investigations are underway to restore peace and provide support to the affected communities.
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