Internet Services Suspended In Violence-Hit Murshidabad Till Tomorrow

Internet services have been suspended in parts of West Bengal after violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act resulted in three deaths.

Internet Services Suspended In Violence-Hit Murshidabad Till Tomorrow

Source : PTI

Internet services were suspended in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Monday where violence during the protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act killed 3 people last week. 

According to instructions issued by Nabanna, the internet services will remain shut in parts of Jangipur, Murshidabad, Malda and Birbhum till 10 pm on Tuesday, according to ABP Ananda.  

Three people were killed in the violence while several others were injured which raged in Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj and Jangipur areas since Friday afternoon. 

Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force in the violence-hit pockets and there have been no reports of fresh violence. Roads wore a deserted look and shops remained shut as prohibitory order remained in effect. 

A total of 180 people have been arrested in connection with the violence. "The situation in and around these disturbed areas is peaceful and under control. There is no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the district of Murshidabad. Police deployment is there and we will not allow any form of nuisance to disturb peace," a police officer told PTI.

Deployment of Paramilitary Forces 

Following the violence, Border Security Force personnel accompanied by state armed police and Rapid Action Force were deployed in the affected areas. Security forces conducted route marches along the national highway and nearby alleys and bylanes.

At least 18 police personnel were injured in the clashes are were receiving treatment in different hospitals, the police officer said. 

The rioters burnt several vehicles including police vans and also hurled stones at security forces and shops, while police kiosks were burnt down during the rampage.

Hundreds of people affected by the communal violence in Murshidabad district crossed the Bhagirathi river and took shelter in adjoining Malda, officials said. 

The local administration has arranged for accommodation and food for the internally displaced families. They were provided shelters in schools and deployed volunteers at the river bank to assist those arriving in boats.