Hindu Father and Son Brutally Murdered

Violence by Muslims in Murshidabad (Bengal) Once Again Against the Waqf Reform Act
10 Policemen Injured
5,000 Muslims Block Railway Tracks
Border Security Forces Deployed

Murshidabad (Bengal) – Protests by Muslims against the Waqf Reform Act have been ongoing across the country for the past few days. Against this backdrop, on Friday, April 11, after the afternoon namaz, large-scale violence broke out in Murshidabad. Even by April 12, the situation had not been brought under control.

On this day, religiously fanatical Muslims brutally murdered a Hindu father and his son in the Jafrabad area. The victims were identified as Hargovind Das and Chandan Das, who were engaged in the profession of crafting idols of Hindu deities. Just three days prior, a large-scale violent protest by Muslims had occurred in the same area, during which police vehicles were torched. A similar incident unfolded again. So far, the police have arrested 115 Muslims in connection with the violence.

#MurshidabadViolence :
Violence erupts again during protests by fanatic mobs against the Waqf Amendment Act.

Haragobinda Das & his son Chandan Das were stabbed to death in Shamsherganj during the unrest.

📌Severy police personnel injured

📌Mob of 5,000 block the railway tracks… pic.twitter.com/YvqYGEpAtB

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) April 12, 2025

Key Incidents :

Between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on Friday, massive protests erupted in the Jangipur and Suti areas of Murshidabad. Protesters set fire to government buses and other vehicles on National Highway 12 and pelted stones at the police. In the chaos, some officers had to take shelter inside a mosque for their own safety.

To disperse the rioters, police fired tear gas shells. Due to the violence, both national highways and railway services were suspended. Western Railway reported that around 2:46 p.m., approximately 5,000 Muslims blocked the railway tracks near Dhulian Ganga station in the Azimganj–New Farakka section.

In Shamsherganj, about 10 kilometers from Murshidabad, thousands of radical Muslims set fire to various areas, including the local government rest house which was vandalized and torched.

Dhulian railway station was attacked, its property vandalized, and a crude bomb was reportedly hurled at the police.

Previously, internet services in Murshidabad had been suspended. Several police personnel have been injured in the violence. To bring the situation under control, Border Security Force troops have been deployed. The area remains under tense calm.

Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose discussed the matter with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He also instructed the state government to take strict action against those responsible for the unrest in sensitive areas like Murshidabad, Malda, and South 24 Parganas.

“The Waqf Act will not be implemented in the state, so remain calm” – Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeals to Muslims

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the Muslim protestors, assuring them that the Waqf Act would not be implemented in West Bengal. “The Act has been enacted by the central government, so if you have any grievances, take them to the Centre,” she said. “I urge you to remain calm. Every life is precious. Do not incite riots for political gain.” (Instead of issuing such appeals, why is no action being taken against the radical Muslim rioters? Are they somehow above the law ? – Editor)

Editorial Perspectives

Has Bengal Become Another Bangladesh ? In a state ruled by the Trinamool Congress, such conditions seem to be the norm. Why is the government not being dissolved and President’s Rule imposed to protect Hindus and the nation ? What more are we waiting to happen ?

When a Muslim dies in communal violence, there is outrage. Yet, when Hindus are killed in Bengal, the same voices remain silent. Take note of this !