
Three people were killed in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following violent clashes linked to ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, the police said on Saturday.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that her state would not implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, following violent protests in areas like Jangipur and Murshidabad.
The Chief Minister has appealed for peace and harmony, underlining that the law was enacted by the central government. Ms Banerjee cautioned against political misuse of religion and warned of legal action against those inciting riots.