Protests have intensified across West Bengal following the recent approval of the Waqf Amendment Act in Parliament. Demonstrations began on Friday in Murshidabad and quickly spread to several other districts, including Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly, on Saturday.
As the protests escalated, the police intervened, arresting more than 110 protesters. In Murshidabad, authorities imposed a curfew and suspended internet services to maintain order. They also urged the public to ignore rumors circulating on social media.
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Violence broke out during the clashes, resulting in injuries to 10 police officers and one civilian. The injured were swiftly transferred to a hospital for medical treatment.
On Tuesday, the Waqf Amendment Act officially came into force following a notification from the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also stated that the act will be implemented in West Bengal, assuring protection for minorities and their properties. Banerjee emphasized that the minorities who remained after the partition of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh will be provided with the necessary protection.