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Intelligence agencies have informed News18 that some prohibited terrorist organizations are pressing the Bangladesh government, with the aim of radicalizing young minds.
Duration of protesters a protest against WAQF (amendment) Law, in the district of Murshidabad, Friday April 11, 2025. (Image: PTI)
If there was a presence of strangers in Murshidabad’s violence, it is a key question for researchers. There have been about 200 trials after Murshidabad witnessed violent protests against the WAQF 2025 amendment bill last week, in which three people died while several, including police officers, were injured.
Violence saw a group involving the police on National Highway 12 with stone fight and attacks, while another group participated in vandalism in Dhuliyan, Samsergunj and Suti.
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The attackers had mostly under 20 years. Manirul Islam, MLA of Farakka, told News18: “Most of the children who attacked, I do not know them. What I can see clearly is that they are all under 20 years.”
Given the proximity of the area to the international border and the volatile situation there, this violence is a national security concern. A superior officer tolerated News18: “There is no doubt that some strangers entered, either from a different district or on the other side of the border. We are investigating this. It is too early to say what was behind this, but definitely, some strangers
Intelligence agencies have informed News18 that some prohibited terrorist organizations are pressing the Bangladesh government, with the aim of radicalizing young minds. It is also believed that these organizations have a presence in Bengal.
Experts emphasize the importance of this contribution, considering the proximity of the border attack and the strategic area of ”chicken neck.”
The intensity of violence suggests the participation of fascinating beyond the border, which has added a new dimension to the incident. The central agencies are closely monitoring the situation due to their national security implications.
The main sources of intelligence indicate a possible participation of PFI and Jamate.
Political guilt game about violence
The BJP has accused TMC leaders to orchestrate violence with cross -border help. In a publication on X, the leader of BJP and the Western Bengal Co-Divuller of the Party, Amit Malviya, shared an ABP report, saying: “The Murshidabad disturbances were orchestrated by the leaders of the leaders of Mamata Banerjee, they lost Bangladeshis-Butladeshis lost lost.
The obvious has been reported by Anandabazo Patrika, a leading Bengali newspaper. The Murshidabad disturbances were orchestrated by the leaders of the Trinamool Congress of Mamata Banerjee, which hired Bangladeshis, but then lost control over these elements. The BJP has constantly … pic.twitter.com/svcpwuec2l
– Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 15, 2025
On the other hand, TMCS Kunal Ghosh states: “This is a larger plot, it definitely planned to defame to Bengala. Some agencies exploited lagoons on the border, facilitated the incident and helped the perpetrators to escape.”
The TMC, therefore, has criticized BSF.
The State Police are investigating and will present its report to the Court on April 16, and the central agencies also monitor developments in the developments in Murshidabad.