22 arrested over violence and arson during protests against Waqf Act in Bengal’s Murshidabad
The police in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district arrested 22 people Wednesday in connection with the violence and arson during protests against the Waqf Act, even as the internet remained suspended in Jangipur and surrounding areas.
Authorities clamped prohibitory orders in the area under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Tuesday evening and put a ban on the internet after the violence amid the protests.
“Twenty-two people have been arrested in connection with the violence. Police patrolling is on in different areas. The situation is under control,” said Ananda Ray, Superintendent of Police, Jangipur Police district, told The Indian Express over the phone.
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Rajarshi Mitra, District Magistrate, Murshidabad, also told The Indian Ex...