Protests Erupt In Murshidabad Over Waqf Act, Prohibitory Orders Enforced – IN PICS

The protests against the Waqf Act, which came into force on Tuesday, turned violent in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Protesters hurled stones at cops in Jangipur and torched police vehicles.

Violence erupted in Jangipur area due to the enactment of Waqf Act. The protestors clashed with police, leading to stone pelting and police vehicles set on fire.

Protests erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad over the Waqf Act, calling for a repeal of the law. Protesters blocked National Highway-12 in Jangipur and the police had to resort to tear gas and lathi charge to remove the blockade. (Image source: PTI)

The protesters claimed that the Waqf Act undermines Muslim rights and interferes in the governance of Waqf properties. ( Image Source: PTI)

The violence began when police arrived at the spot and asked the protesters to clear the highway. The protesters attacked the police raising slogans of 'Sangbidhan manchhi na, manbo na [We do not accept the Constitution, and we never will]". (Image source: PTI)

The violence saw widespread arson and stone-pelting. The BJP took the opportunity to corner the Mamata Banerjee government over the "failing law and order" in Bengal. (Image source: PTI)

In order to manage the unrest, the Bengal police deployed a large police force in Jangipur and surrounding areas. Rapid Action Force personnel were also called in to restore order. (Image source: PTI)

Soon after the riots, internet connectivity was suspended across the Murshidabad district to prevent the spread of misinformation and incendiary content via social media. (Image source: PTI)

The authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in the region to ensure public safety and further unrest. (Image source: PTI)