Protests over Waqf Act turn violent in Murshidabad, internet suspended, prohibitory orders imposed

A protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad's Jangipur area turned violent on Tuesday, leading to clashes between demonstrators and the police. In response to the unrest, authorities imposed Section 163 of the BNS and prohibitory orders in the Raghunathganj and Suti police station areas for 48 hours, starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Internet services were also suspended in the Jangipur subdivision to prevent the spread of misinformation.

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