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Watch: Vehicles torched, security stepped up as Waqf Act protest turns violent in Bengal's Murshidabad

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 April 2025 ()
Fresh protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district turned violent, with demonstrators torching vehicles in Jangipur. Security forces have been deployed to restore order, and the situation is reportedly under control. Prohibitory orders and internet suspensions are in place to curb further unrest, while the state government faces criticism over its handling of the situation.
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