Three people were killed in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday following violent clashes linked to protests against the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, police said. The unrest erupted in Muslim-majority areas like Jangipur and other parts of Murshidabad, which have seen escalating tensions in recent days.
In response to the turmoil, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee firmly stated that West Bengal would not implement the amended law, which was passed by the central government.
“We have made our position clear on this matter — we do not support this law. This law will not be implemented in our state. So what is the riot about?” she said in a post on X.
A total of 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence. Authorities are on high alert, and the state’s top police officials have warned of strict action against those disturbing public order.
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Appealing for calm, Banerjee emphasized that the state government had no role in drafting the legislation and warned against politicizing religion.
“Remember, we did not make the law that many are agitating against. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government,” she added.
Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar also issued a strong warning, stating that the police “will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt law and order in the name of protests.”