As paramilitary forces walked the empty streets on sunday, scenes of devastation could be seen in many areas of Bengal's violent Murshidabad district. The calcutta High court stated on saturday that it "cannot turn a blind eye to reports of vandalism in a few districts of West Bengal" and ordered the deployment of paramilitary forces in extremely sensitive regions.
At least three people were murdered, according to authorities on saturday, as the violence that broke out during friday prayers continued into a second day. Following nighttime raids, police reported that 12 further persons were arrested on sunday in connection with the incident, bringing the total number of arrests to 150. Additionally, police said that there is peace in the Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj, and Jangipur areas. While the leader of the Opposition in bengal alleged that Hindus were "not safe" in the state.
Top Points
• According to the local police, internet access has been blocked to combat fake news, and prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita are still in effect in the impacted districts three days after the violence started. Bengal top officer rajeev Kumar issued a warning on saturday, saying that one of the main reasons for the violent protests was rumor-mongering. As officials continue to look into violent episodes, the police said on sunday that further arrests are anticipated. They are also monitoring critical regions and checking vehicles on major roads.
• At the West bengal government's request, five additional companies have been deployed in addition to the almost 300 BSF soldiers who are already present locally in Murshidabad, which is racked by violence. Paramilitary soldiers have been stationed in extremely sensitive regions like Suti and Shamsherganj following an order from the calcutta High Court. Throughout the night, central forces personnel patrolled the impacted areas and interacted with the victims' families.
• For the next four days, a team of 23 special policemen from West bengal has been sent to the violence-plagued parts of the district of Murshidabad, which borders Bangladesh, according to police sources. Ten of the 23 deployed officers are Deputy Superintendents of police (DSPs), with the remaining officers being inspectors and sub-inspectors.
• Senior police officials, a large police force, and West Bengal's top cop, rajeev Kumar, entered the Shamsherganj neighborhood, which was hardest hit by the violence. Late at night, Kumar also led a route march across the impacted districts. The calcutta High court stated during its hearing on saturday that the violence had not only spread to Murshidabad but also to neighboring districts, including North 24 Parganas and Champdani in Hooghly. Suvendu Adhikari of the bjp has demanded the deployment of central soldiers in Hooghly and North 24 Parganas.
• "I was told by rioters that this is just a trailer," Sujit Ghoshal, a local, told india Herald. The actual film will soon begin. We stayed till eleven p.m. However, no one from the administration was seen. Nobody is there, not even now. Another local told india Herald, "My wife and my kids were in fear," after their shop in Dhulian was vandalized. They asked me to stay inside. Don't go out, Dad," he said. Suvendu Adhikari of the bjp asserted that during the friday riots, at least 35 Hindu stores were set on fire in Dhulian.
At least three people were murdered, according to authorities on saturday, as the violence that broke out during friday prayers continued into a second day. Following nighttime raids, police reported that 12 further persons were arrested on sunday in connection with the incident, bringing the total number of arrests to 150. Additionally, police said that there is peace in the Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj, and Jangipur areas. While the leader of the Opposition in bengal alleged that Hindus were "not safe" in the state.
Top Points
• According to the local police, internet access has been blocked to combat fake news, and prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita are still in effect in the impacted districts three days after the violence started. Bengal top officer rajeev Kumar issued a warning on saturday, saying that one of the main reasons for the violent protests was rumor-mongering. As officials continue to look into violent episodes, the police said on sunday that further arrests are anticipated. They are also monitoring critical regions and checking vehicles on major roads.
• At the West bengal government's request, five additional companies have been deployed in addition to the almost 300 BSF soldiers who are already present locally in Murshidabad, which is racked by violence. Paramilitary soldiers have been stationed in extremely sensitive regions like Suti and Shamsherganj following an order from the calcutta High Court. Throughout the night, central forces personnel patrolled the impacted areas and interacted with the victims' families.
• For the next four days, a team of 23 special policemen from West bengal has been sent to the violence-plagued parts of the district of Murshidabad, which borders Bangladesh, according to police sources. Ten of the 23 deployed officers are Deputy Superintendents of police (DSPs), with the remaining officers being inspectors and sub-inspectors.
• Senior police officials, a large police force, and West Bengal's top cop, rajeev Kumar, entered the Shamsherganj neighborhood, which was hardest hit by the violence. Late at night, Kumar also led a route march across the impacted districts. The calcutta High court stated during its hearing on saturday that the violence had not only spread to Murshidabad but also to neighboring districts, including North 24 Parganas and Champdani in Hooghly. Suvendu Adhikari of the bjp has demanded the deployment of central soldiers in Hooghly and North 24 Parganas.
• "I was told by rioters that this is just a trailer," Sujit Ghoshal, a local, told india Herald. The actual film will soon begin. We stayed till eleven p.m. However, no one from the administration was seen. Nobody is there, not even now. Another local told india Herald, "My wife and my kids were in fear," after their shop in Dhulian was vandalized. They asked me to stay inside. Don't go out, Dad," he said. Suvendu Adhikari of the bjp asserted that during the friday riots, at least 35 Hindu stores were set on fire in Dhulian.
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