The violence on the Waqf law in Bengal is not taking the name of stopping. In the latest incident, supporters of the Indian Secular Front clashed with the police. During this, there was a lot of ruckus. Many people were reported injured in the violence and several police vehicles were set on fire. The violence took place in South 24 Parganas of Bengal. The clash occurred when the police tried to prevent ISF supporters from going to the rally of party leader and Bhangar MLA Naushad Siddiqui. Naushad Siddiqui’s rally took place at Ramlila Maidan in Kolkata. Police say that the police was not allowed for this rally.
How erupted violence
Police said ISF supporters were stopped near Bhojarhat on the Basanti highway in South 24 Parganas. A large number of ISF supporters from Meenakhan and Sandakhali also gathered here. When the police stopped by the police, the mob tried to break the barricate, which increased the tension. After this violence started. A senior police officer said that the displays set fire to some police vehicles. During this time many policemen were injured. Police lathi-charged to disperse the protesters, with an ISF supporter head injury.
Violent protests took place in Murshidabad, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly and Malda districts of West Bengal on Saturday to protest against the Waqf law. Trains were lit, shops and houses were ransacked and looted. So far 3 people have died. 15 policemen are injured. 150 people have been arrested.… pic.twitter.com/0E148cv1it
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After this, ISF supporters sat down to sit on the highway, causing traffic jam on the highway. In view of the situation, a large number of police forces were deployed and high alerts were issued in the surrounding areas. The exhibitions were later dispersed.
