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Bengal unrest: Nine-member SIT formed to investigate violence cases during Waqf protest

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 16 April 2025
West Bengal police formed a SIT to probe violence during Waqf Act protests in Jangipur. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the violence was pre-planned, accusing the BSF, central agencies, and BJP of inciting communal tensions and facilitating cross-border influx. She urged PM Modi to reconsider the Waqf Act and control Amit Shah, accusing him of harming the nation for political gain.
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