Waqf protest turns violent in Bengal; ISF workers clash with police, several hurt
- Clashes erupted on Monday in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district during protests.
- The demonstrations involved supporters of the Indian Secular Front and targeted the Waqf Act.
- Violence occurred in Bhangar and Murshidabad, with police vehicles torched and injuries reported.
- Mamata Banerjee stated, "Every caste and religion has the right to protest," but urged against taking the law into their own hands.
- Following the violence, at least three deaths occurred, and the Calcutta High Court ordered central forces deployment.
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Amid Anti-waqf protests in several parts of the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that every caste and religion has the right to protest, but all should not take law into hands. She said some people are trying to mislead the rioters, but no oner should pay attention to them. "We live once and die once. So, why is there a riot? Every caste and religion has the right to protest, but do not take law into your hands. S…
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