Murshidabad violence: Plea filed in SC seeking SIT probe over Waqf Act clashes

A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a probe by Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the violent clashes that erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad over Waqf Act, reported LiveLaw.

Violent protests erupted on Friday and Saturday in parts of Murshidabad, including Suti, Dhulian and Jangipur, following anger over the amended Waqf Act.

The demonstrations soon escalated into clashes, leaving at least three people dead and several injured.


Visuals from the affected areas showed charred remains of shops, homes and hotels, indicating the extent of violence.

In a bid to calm tempers, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that her government would not implement the amended Waqf Act in the state.

Meanwhile, acting on a petition filed by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, the Calcutta High Court directed the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the violence-hit areas to maintain law and order.