Murshidabad violence (PTI picture)
NEW DELHI: BJP chief of chief of opposition in West Bengal meeting, Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday claimed that greater than 400 Hindus have been compelled to flee their houses in Dhulian, Murshidabad, following communal violence within the area.
He alleged that that the violence was a results of the Trinamool Congress‘ “appeasement politics” which, he stated, had “emboldened radical elements.”
“More than 400 Hindus from Dhulian, Murshidabad, driven by fear of religiously driven bigots, were forced to flee across the river and take shelter at Par Lalpur High School, Deonapur-Sovapur GP, Baisnabnagar, Malda,” Adhikari wrote on X.
He additionally posted footage and movies of the displaced households, with one particular person claiming his home was set on fireplace whereas police personnel allegedly fled with out taking motion.
The violence broke out on Friday night time following protests in opposition to the Waqf (Modification) Act. Not less than three folks have been killed and a number of other autos have been torched. Police later stated the state of affairs was below management.
Adhikari referred to as on central paramilitary forces, the state police, and native administration to make sure the protected return of these displaced. “I urge the Central Paramilitary Forces deployed in the district, the State Police and the district administration to ensure the safe return of these displaced Hindus and protect their lives from this jihadist terror. Bengal is burning. The social fabric is torn. Enough is enough,” he posted.
Slamming the TMC authorities, he added, “Religious persecution in Bengal is real. Appeasement politics of TMC has emboldened radical elements. Hindus are being hunted, our people are running for their lives in their own land! Shame on the State Govt for allowing this breakdown of law & order.”
In response to the violence, the Border Safety Pressure (BSF) has deployed 5 corporations to help the state police. “We are here to help the police, not for independent action. We will act according to the demands of the state police. We hope that peace will be restored soon,” stated IG South Bengal Frontier Karni Singh Shekhawat whereas addressing reporters.
The Calcutta excessive court docket, which earlier directed the speedy deployment of central forces, has additionally requested each the state and central governments to file detailed stories on the state of affairs. The matter is anticipated to be heard subsequent on April 17.
