Hindus in Murshidabad Face Renewed Threats if CAPF is Withdrawn: Bengal LoP
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Synopsis
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, warns that the Hindu community in Murshidabad may face violence if the CAPF is withdrawn. He advocates for continued deployment and calls for an investigation into recent riots.
Key Takeaways
- Hindu community in Murshidabad at risk post-CAPF withdrawal.
- Communal violence triggered by protests against Waqf amendment.
- Call for extended CAPF presence and NIA investigation.
- Need for licensed firearms for self-defense among Hindus.
- BJP's commitment to restoring vandalized Hindu properties.
Kolkata, April 19 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, voiced concerns on Saturday that the Hindu community in the predominantly minority region of Murshidabad may face renewed violence if the central armed police forces (CAPF) currently stationed there are pulled out.
Last week, Murshidabad experienced significant unrest following clashes triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. In response to the escalating violence, the CAPF was deployed on April 12 on the orders of a special division bench of the Calcutta High Court.
During a protest rally in Bhabanipur, South Kolkata, Adhikari reiterated his fears regarding the safety of the Hindu population in Murshidabad post-CAPF withdrawal.
It is noteworthy that the elected member representing the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency is none other than Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“If the CAPF is withdrawn, the Hindus will find it nearly impossible to live there. It is essential that the CAPF remains deployed for an extended period. Additionally, the National Investigation Agency should investigate the violence. Strong measures are crucial at this juncture,” asserted LoP Adhikari.
Earlier that day, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and members of the National Commission for Women visited troubled areas in Murshidabad, where local residents, particularly women, voiced the need for establishing permanent CAPF camps to safeguard their future.
Adhikari suggested that arrangements should be made to provide licensed firearms to the Hindu community living near the international borders with Bangladesh for their self-defense. “The Hindu community there will only be secure if such measures are taken,” he emphasized.
The BJP leader also committed to restoring properties owned by Hindus and Hindu temples that have been damaged in Murshidabad during the recent violence.
