As Waqf Act protests in several areas of West Bengal, mostly in Murshidabad, turn violent with massive damage to property and even leading to loss of lives, BSF has deployed five companies to support state police operations. 

In the wake of the unrest, the Calcutta High Court had ordered the deployment of Central forces in Bengal, emphasising that Constitutional Courts cannot turn a blind eye. At least three people were killed and over 150 arrested in Murshidabad’s Suti, Samserganj and Jangipur after several clashes, incidents of stone pelting and torching of vehicles.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that the Waqf Act will not be implemented in the state following violent protests in the Muslim-majority Murshidabad district. 

"Remember, we did not make the law over which many are agitated. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government," Banerjee said in a post on X. "We have made our position clear on this matter — we do not support this law. This law will not be implemented in our state. So what is the riot about?" she asked.