Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India]: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday condemned the recent communal violence in Murshidabad, labeling the incident as “barbaric” and calling for swift measures to restore normalcy and ensure that such unrest does not repeat in the future.
The Governor visited Dhuliyan in the affected district to meet the victims and assess the situation on the ground.
“What happened is barbaric. This should never happen again. People are in panic. We should re-establish normalcy and bring people confidence that there is someone to protect them,” said Governor Bose, speaking to ANI.
He also noted that one of the key demands from locals was the establishment of a permanent BSF camp in the region to bolster security and prevent future violence.
NCW Delegation Meets Victims, Pledges Support
A delegation from the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, also visited the violence-hit areas on Saturday. Rahatkar described the suffering of the affected families as “inhuman” and assured that their grievances would be taken up with the Central Government.
“The suffering these people are going through is inhuman. We will put their demands in front of the government,” said Rahatkar.
The NCW team is on a three-day fact-finding mission in West Bengal, covering Murshidabad, Malda, and other affected districts, with a focus on addressing women’s trauma and displacement.
Background of the Violence
The violence began on April 11 in Murshidabad district—predominantly Muslim—in response to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The unrest has so far claimed two lives, left several injured, and caused widespread damage to property.
Districts impacted by the violence include Murshidabad, Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly. The protests led to arson, stone-pelting, road blockades, and large-scale displacement. Many families fled to Jharkhand’s Pakur district, while others are sheltering in relief camps set up in Malda.