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According to the main sources of intelligence, the growing community violence amid protests on the WAQF law of the center in Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas after Friday’s prayers occurred because no local intelligence evaluations were made
Security personnel deployed outside the District Magistrates Office in the midst of protests of members of the Muslim community against the WAQF bill (amendment) 2025, in the Birbhum district of Western Bengal
Sources of the Intelligence Agency have told CNN-News18 that the situation of law and deteriorated order in Western Bengal is an early warning of systemic failure.
“The state government that does not take appropriate measures against communal tensions is the potential exploitation of political disputes such as the WAQF amendment law, 2025,” said a source.
According to the main sources of intelligence, the growing community violence amid protests on the WAQF law of the center in Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas after Friday’s sentences occurred because local intelligence evaluations were not carried out.
Intelligence agencies indicate that community rhetoric rises, with fears that political factions are exploiting religious feelings to consolidate the votes.
Protesters, led by Muslim groups such as AIMPLB, argue that the act does not require control over WAQF properties.
The attacks against the central agencies in Bengala are a regular standard, including an attack against the urgency officials of Sandshkhali when the agencies attacked the houses of the leaders of the Trinamool Congress in a case of ration scam, the sources indicated.
The State Police supposedly could not intervene, which increased the Conerns on the collusion between the ruling party and the application of the law, they said.
“BJP workers have supposedly faced kidnappings and murders,” said a source. “The main minister refused to implement the WAQF law, blaming the central government for the riots. TMC prioritizes minority appeasement in impartial governance. The Hindu properties were attacked with protests, with a minimum police response.”
The agencies highlight the risks of radical groups that exploit religious meetings, as seen in WAQF protests, to incite broader disturbances.
The protests have paralyzed transport, such as Kamakhya – Puri Express interruptions and forced business closures, means of life destabilization.
“Recurrent electoral violence (such as killing Panchayat surveys) and accusations of voter intimidation threaten democratic integrity,” said a source. “The proximity to international borders such as Bangladesh raises Conerns on cross -border criminal networks that exploit chaos.”
Intelligence agencies say that the western Bengal crisis is a mixture of political opportunism, community polarization and administrative paralysis.
The WAQF law protests are a flash point, while the deepest problems such as institutional collusion and minority appeal tactics are causing instability, sources said.
Immediate measures, such as the application of the neutral law, coordination between agencies and federal supervision, are critical to avoid greater detection, they added. The Superior Court of Calcutta ordered the deployment of central forces to restore the order.
