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Vehicles torched, cops injured in Bengal: What triggered the chaos?

Five police officers were injured and vehicles set ablaze in West Bengal's Maheshtala after a land dispute led to violent clashes; patrols have since been intensified

Bangladesh protester found on Bengal voter list, BJP-TMC trade blows

A man seen in Bangladesh's 2024 protests is now on Bengal's voter list, sparking BJP-TMC clashes over infiltration, fake documents, and electoral fraud

Prohibitory orders in Manipur districts amid protests over Tenggol's arrest

Prohibitory orders have been clamped in five Imphal valley districts of Manipur following intense protests in the state capital late on Saturday night over reports claiming that a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol was apprehended. A total curfew was imposed in the Bishnupur district. The protesters torched tyres and old furniture in the middle of the road in Kwakeithel and Uripok, demanding the release of the leader. The situation remained tense on Sunday morning. Security has been enhanced along the roads leading to the Raj Bhavan with additional deployment of personnel from the central forces. In view of the protest in the restive northeastern state, an order issued by the district magistrate of Imphal West stated that the "superintendent of police in Imphal West... has reported serious breach to peace, disturbance to public tranquillity, riot or affray in the area, and grave danger to human lives and properties due to unlawful activities of anti-social elements." It infor

TMC mob attack on Hindu family a 'grave attack on democracy': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of six TMC workers, calling their mob attack on a BJP-supporting Hindu family a grave assault on democracy's very roots

Protestors lock offices, smear signs as Manipur simmers over bus sign row

Protests erupt across Manipur over removal of state's name from govt bus; offices locked, signboards defaced; women-led groups demand apology, resignations of top officials

Manipur Police denies existence of Kuki group that threatened Meiteis

Manipur Police have denied the existence of 'Kuki Zo Village Volunteers Eastern Zone' group which had issued a directive threatening members of the Meitei community against entering Kuki areas during the upcoming state-level tourism event of 'Shirui Lily Festival'. In a statement, police said, "It has come to the notice of Manipur Police that a press statement dated 11th May 2025 issued by one unknown organisation Kuki Zo Village Volunteer-Eastern Zone (KZVV-EZ), is being circulated on social media and local vernaculars. The unknown organisation has warned members of the Meitei community against entering or crossing Kuki-inhabited areas for the upcoming Shirui Festival." Following an enquiry by the district police, no such organisation has been found, it said, requesting the general public "not to believe such unfounded and baseless press note issued by the unknown organisation". "Police will make adequate security arrangements to ensure and facilitate free movement of the public ..

Stability has returned to Murshidabad; have no clue about Guv's report: CM

Stating that the situation in violence-hit Murshidabad has stabilised, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she has no knowledge of Governor CV Ananda Bose's report on the riots to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), nor of his mention of the possible implementation of Article 356 in the state. Banerjee, who left for a two-day visit to Murshidabad on Monday afternoon, said she could have visited earlier, but chose to wait until the situation had normalised. "I have no information about Bose's report to the MHA. The Governor's health is not okay. Let us pray to God for his speedy recovery," Banerjee said before boarding the helicopter to Murshidabad. "I could have gone to Murshidabad earlier, but if there is no peace and stability there, we should not go and disturb. Stability has returned to Murshidabad long back. Today, I am going there," she added. The CM said she will hold a district review meeting in Berhampore later in the day. "Tomorrow, I will visit ...

K'taka's Mangaluru remains calm day after violence over activist's murder

The situation in Mangaluru remained peaceful on Saturday, a day after tensions erupted following the murder of a Hindutva activist here, police said. Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City. No untoward incidents were reported on Saturday, and normalcy prevailed in most parts of the city and surrounding areas, police said. Following Shetty's murder, VHP gave a bandh call on Friday with shops being shut in Mangaluru city. KSRTC had also suspended services to suburban areas after their buses were stoned near the Pumpwell and Kankanady areas and some cases of assaults were also registered. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao rushed to Mangaluru on Friday and held high-level discussions with Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to assess the law and order situation. T

Prohibitory order imposed in Manipur's Tamenglong after 25 injured in clash

Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Manipur's Tamenglong district after a clash between two Naga villages over a land dispute left at least 25 people, including 12 security personnel, injured, officials said on Thursday. The incident happened on Wednesday evening when about 2,000 residents of Old Tamenglong village were marching to the deputy commissioner and SP's office to submit a memorandum over the land dispute, they said. Residents of Dailong village allegedly hurled stones at the procession, leading to the clash. People of the nearby Duigailong village also joined the fight, in support of Dailong, they added. During the violence, the inspection bungalow of the Public Works Department (PWD) was set on fire, officials said. Police lobbed tear gas shells to control the situation, they said. At least 25 people, including 12 security personnel, were injured in the violence, they said. Following the clashes, restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS were imposed in the .

'Mamata only worried about her seat': Vijayvargiya on Murshidabad violence

The violence began on April 11 in the Muslim-majority Murshidabad district during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act

Why are India and Bangladesh locked in a war of words over Murshidabad violence? India-Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh are sparring diplomatically over the Murshidabad violence in West Bengal. While Dhaka condemns the attacks and denies any involvement, New Delhi has hit back sharply.

Murshidabad violence linked to Bangladeshi radicals, local leaders: Intel

Bangladeshi radicals, allegedly aided by local leaders of a political party, were "involved" in the recent violence triggered by anti-Waqf law agitations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sources said. Quoting an intelligence report, sources said members of two Bangladesh-based radical outfits -- Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) -- were allegedly involved in the violence in Murshidabad, which left three persons dead. The violence was carried out by Bangladeshi miscreants, allegedly aided by local leaders of a political party, sources said quoting the report. The Union home ministry is closely following the situation in Murshidabad, where central forces have been deployed along with the state police to restore peace and maintain law and order, sources said. The Border Security Force (BSF), which is deployed along the India-Bangladesh border, has also been instructed to keep a strict vigil so that illegal infiltration does not take place in

Normalcy back in Murshidabad after Waqf protest violence, forces deployed

Security personnel, including BSF and CRPF, have been deployed in the area, and authorities have stated that the situation is now under control

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy

There's an allegation that with BSF's help, a conspiracy is underway to malign Bengal and create unrest, which the BJP and Opposition can exploit for political gains, said TMC's Kunal Ghosh

3 killed in Waqf-related violence in Bengal's Murshidabad district

Two persons were killed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following violent clashes allegedly linked to ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, an IPS officer said on Saturday. The victims, a father and son, were found with multiple stab wounds inside their home in Jafrabad, located in the violence-hit Samserganj area, he added. According to him, both victims were found lying inside their home and were declared brought dead at a nearby hospital. Their family alleged that miscreants looted their house and stabbed the two before leaving. In a separate incident, another person sustained a bullet wound at Dhulian in Samserganj block earlier in the day, the officer said. Large-scale violence was reported on Friday from Suti and Samserganj areas of the district during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

'Waqf won't be implemented in Bengal': Mamata amid clashes in Murshidabad

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed for calm during her visit to Murshidabad

Over 110 held in Murshidabad over Waqf Act violence, says Bengal Police

Over 110 people were arrested in connection with the violence that broke out in the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal during a protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, police said on Saturday. Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were hurled at security forces, and roads were blocked as violence rocked Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts over the new legislation on Friday. Raids were underway in all these districts, with over 110 arrested in Murshidabad, police said. "About 70 people were arrested from Suti, and 41 people from Samserganj in connection with the violence," a police officer said. The situation in these violence-hit places remained tense on Saturday morning, but no untoward incident was reported, officials said. In the worst-hit Murshidabad district, prohibitory orders have been imposed and internet services suspended in places that saw violence, they said. "Patrolling in Suti and Samserganj areas

Aurangzeb's tomb protected, glorification won't be allowed: Fadnavis

While Aurangzeb's tomb remains a protected site, Fadnavis said structures violating legal provisions will be removed and glorification won't be tolerated

Calcutta HC orders Malda DM, SP to submit report on Mothabari violence

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the district magistrate and the superintendent of police of West Bengal's Malda to file an action taken report over clashes between two communities in the Mothabari area. The court observed that in view of the sensitivity attached to the matter, it is expected that the "state should act cautiously and take appropriate measures" to ensure the safety and security of the people affected by such violence. "The state is required to preserve and protect imprescriptible right of its citizens," a division bench headed by Justice Soumen Sen observed. The bench, also comprising Justice Smita Das De, said that it will be the responsibility of the state to restore peace and confidence in the minds of the public. "The offenders should be immediately arrested," the bench said. The court directed the district magistrate and the superintendent of police, Malda, to file an action taken report on April 3. The state administration was directed to verify th

Sambhal violence: Mosque chief arrested ahead of judicial panel hearing

Shahi Jama Masjid management committee president Zafar Ali was arrested on Sunday after being questioned in connection with the November 24 violence during a protest against a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque. Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar Bishnoi told reporters, "Today, Jama Masjid's Zafar Ali has been arrested and sent to jail. He was also detained and questioned late last night before being released." "He was called again for questioning today. He was arrested after questioning," he added. A case has been registered against Ali under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 191(2) and 191(3) (rioting), 190 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty), 196 (promoting enmity between different