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Murshidabad Violence: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday arrived at Sealdah Railway Station and boarded a train as he embarks for Malda and Murshidabad to visit areas in the districts that were affected by recent violence during anti-Waqf Act protests.

Upon reaching Malda, Governor Bose will proceed to the Circuit House; from there, he will visit the locations impacted by the violence in the district.

After his inspection in Malda, Governor Bose will also travel to Murshidabad to assess the situation in that district as well.

His visit comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested him not to go on the ground. On Thursday, He said that the Raj Bhavan would do everything possible in collaboration with the Union and the State Governments for the victims affected by the recent violence in the state.

"Raj Bhavan will do everything possible for the victim in collaboration with the State and Central government," Bose said.

He further stated that his visit to the violence-affected areas was aimed at getting an "objective view" of the matter.

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"I am going to the field to see for myself the realities of the field. I will have an objective view of the matter. The situation has been brought under control. We should take further steps to prevent similar instances in future. I will certainly visit Murshidabad... People from the area have requested to have a BSF camp there," he added.

Notably, on April 11, violence erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a father-son duo, and injuries to several others. Widespread properties were damaged and the police were attacked. Stones were pelted on police vehicles while a Glock pistol was snatched from SDPO.

Reportedly, several families have been displaced, with many migrating to Jharkhand's Pakur district, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda.

Reacting to the violence, the Calcutta High Court had directed the deployment of CAPF in Murshidabad for some time to maintain law and order and said that the court will monitor the restoration and rehabilitation of victims.

The court also ordered officials from the BJP, TMC, and others not to make provocative speeches that could escalate tensions.

(With ANI Inputs)

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