New Delhi, Dec 6 (NationPress) A high alert has been issued in Murshidabad, as the suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir proceeds with the foundation laying ceremony for a mosque styled after the Babri Masjid in West Bengal.

The situation has become more concerning with the attendance of two clerics from Saudi Arabia at the event.

Kabir has announced that two Qazis from Saudi Arabia and various religious leaders from multiple states will be present.

Officials from the Intelligence Bureau are monitoring the situation closely, as Murshidabad is recognized as a highly sensitive region.

His decision to host a ceremony for a Babri-styled mosque adds to the complexities, especially since the Babri Masjid conflict in Ayodhya has been a long-standing issue, recently quieted by a Supreme Court ruling favoring the construction of a Ram Mandir.

Intelligence Bureau officials have cautioned that there may be attempts to incite public unrest. Additionally, with troubling developments in Bangladesh, there is a risk that certain factions may initiate a disinformation campaign.

There are concerns that this event may be exploited to promote radicalization, as reported by officials.

While political tensions regarding this event escalate, Intelligence agencies stress the need for vigilance against potential violence.

Concerns extend to the location of the event, given that Murshidabad recently experienced violent riots during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

The Governor of West Bengal, C.V. Ananda Bose, alerted the Home Ministry about the intertwined threats of radicalization and militancy.

He stated, "The dual threats of radicalization and militancy pose significant challenges for West Bengal, especially in districts like Murshidabad and Malda that share an international border with Bangladesh."

In these areas, Hindus comprise a minority, while another district, Uttar Dinajpur, has a diverse demographic.

Intelligence agencies have identified Murshidabad as a historically communally sensitive area, with increasing infiltration attempts by Jamaat-e-Islami and the ISI to bring Bangladeshis into the region.

In 2018, intel revealed a plot aimed at declaring Murshidabad independent from West Bengal, driven by radicalized individuals mobilizing support for a mass movement, orchestrated by operatives in Bangladesh.

This operation, linked to the Jamaat-e-Islami and the ISI, was gaining traction until intelligence efforts thwarted it, averting a potential situation akin to that in Kashmir.

Authorities note that the objective was to integrate Murshidabad into Bangladesh. The area remains a hotspot for most modules set up by Bangladesh-based terror groups.

Furthermore, individuals entering through Murshidabad are often dispatched to other regions to commit acts of violence and terrorism.

Given the prevailing tensions in Murshidabad, Intelligence Bureau officials emphasize the necessity of monitoring events such as Kabir's ceremony closely.

Various elements are expected to attempt to instigate disturbances and leverage this event for spreading false propaganda and radicalizing the populace.

The unrest in Bangladesh is an additional concern, as certain factions may aim to execute a disinformation campaign, officials note.