Murshidabad, April 16, 2025: Tensions remain high in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after the brutal mob lynching of 72-year-old Haragobindo Das and his 40-year-old son Chandan Das on April 12 during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Within just 24 hours, authorities arrested 22 more people, pushing the total number of arrests to nearly 250, according to Jangipur police superintendent Ananda Roy.
The attack occurred in Jafrabad village, where the victims were dragged from their home and beaten to death by a mob enraged over allegations linked to Waqf property disputes. The family, devastated and fearful, said they no longer feel safe in their own village. One relative pleaded, “We don’t feel safe. We want peace.”
In response to the violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the bereaved family, along with promises of new homes and business support. But victims’ families say financial relief is not enough without security.
The mob violence, driven by misinformation and communal tension, has displaced more than 400 people. Many fled to neighbouring Malda district. Some have started returning, but the situation remains volatile. The state police continue search operations and have increased deployment in the area to prevent further unrest.
The April 12 lynching has drawn national attention to the escalating unrest surrounding the Waqf Act amendments. As the community mourns, the state is left grappling with fractured trust and the urgent need for peace.
Mob Lynching in Murshidabad Sparks Mass Arrests, Displacement Amid Waqf Act Protests
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