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Bengal Waqf (Amendment) Law Protest:  Protests against the new Waqf (Amendment) law in Murshidabad, West Bengal, escalated into violence on Tuesday, April 8, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and police. The protesters blocked roads and allegedly vandalised a police vehicle and set it on fire. Initially, the police had instructed the protesters to gather in a designated area, but the crowd moved beyond the allowed zone, leading to tensions.

A confrontation ensued as the protesters attempted to break through barricades. In response, the police used mild force to control the situation. To restore order, additional police forces were deployed, and tear gas shells were fired to disperse the crowd. Reports indicate that several police officers were injured during the unrest.

The protest against the Waqf Act began as a peaceful demonstration, which quickly escalated into violence. The situation took a turn when protesters clashed with the police.

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BJP Condemns Violence, Blames Mamata Banerjee

Meanwhile, the BJP has condemned the violence. The "Muslim appeasement" policy of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was cited by the BJP for the violence. "The West Bengal Police is struggling to rein in the violent Islamist mob rampaging through the streets of Murshidabad —possibly under instructions from Home Minister Mamata Banerjee herself. Her inflammatory speeches have directly contributed to the current unrest," BJP leader Amit Malviya said.

"As a so-called precaution, internet services in the area have been throttled to restrict the flow of information. This is the same region that witnessed repeated attacks on Hindus during the recent Kartik Puja celebrations. Several trains were brought to a standstill as tensions escalated. Mamata Banerjee’s spineless brand of Muslim appeasement is dragging Bengal dangerously close to the path of Bangladesh," he said in an X post.

He also tweeted a video of the mob yelling slogans like "We do not accept the Constitution, and we never will".