In Beldanga in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal the law and order situation is far from normal. A state of unrest ensued following a Muslim mob unleashed attacks on Hindu homes on Saturday over alleged ‘blasphemy.’ The mob resorted to violence, vandalism and arson. A resident of Baldanga informed on the condition of anonymity that crude bombs were hurled and over 20 Hindus were injured.
According to the media reports, there are only 6 injuries. The West Bengal police have claimed that there were no casualties and around 17 people have been arrested in connection to the case. At least 8 of them were produced before a local court. The local administration had imposed prohibitory measures under Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), thereby preventing the assembly of more than 5 people.
Internet services continue to be suspended. On Monday, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh alleged, “There was provocation in Beldanga due to which clashes broke out. However, the situation is peaceful now in the area. Evil forces are trying to provoke people in Beldanga”. “They (evil forces) are trying to create confusion. What happened in Beldanga was due to the confusion created by these evil forces,” he further claimed.
According to the media reports, the ban on internet services is preventing more videos and photos of violence in Beldanga from emerging on social media. In the meantime, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose sought an ‘action-taken’ report from Mamata Banerjee over the onslaught on the Hindu community in Beldanga.
Travel guides An official said, “The Governor sought an immediate action taken report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the incident in Beldanga in Murshidabad district. He is very disturbed and expressed his anguish about the developments there. If the situation demands, the governor may visit Beldanga on Tuesday.”
Governor CV Ananda Bose is reportedly monitoring the situation from Raj Bhavan and has cancelled all his other engagements.
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