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Communal violence perpetrators in Murshidabad mainly outsiders, says Trinamool MP

IANS | April 13, 2025 12:27 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Khalilur Rahaman from the Jangipur constituency said on Sunday that initial findings indicate the perpetrators of communal violence in certain areas of the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which has been tense in recent days due to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, were primarily outsiders and not residents of the district.

Bengal govt's measures to control unrest in Murshidabad not adequate: Calcutta HC

IANS | April 13, 2025 12:14 AM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The measures, taken by the West Bengal government to control communal unrest in Murshidabad district during the last few days over protests against the newly promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent, were not adequate, observed a special division bench of Calcutta High Court while ordering Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in the district till April 17.

Violence over Waqf Act in Bengal: Calcutta HC orders immediate CAPF deployment

IANS | April 12, 2025 9:23 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Saturday directed the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal where several pockets are on the boil as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent. At least three persons were killed in the violence.

30 witnesses against 26/11 attacker but only indirect evidence against Rana: Ajmal Kasab’s defence lawyer

IANS | April 11, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US is a big success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government as well as India’s security agencies. However, bringing him to justice won't be an 'easy task' because of the lack of direct and damning evidence against the 26/11 plotter, said Advocate Abbas Kazmi, the defence lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

Strong image, stronger message: PM Modi's stern airport huddle reflects 'zero-tolerance' stance on law and order

Brajesh Tripathi | April 11, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Upon landing in Varanasi on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first directive to Uttar Pradesh’s top law enforcement and administrative officials was clear and uncompromising: launch a crackdown on the alleged sex racket and ensure the strictest possible action against those involved in the recent gangrape case that has deeply shaken the city and the nation.

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