Normalcy has returned to Dhuliyan town in the Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district following violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11. The situation is now under control, authorities confirmed, with security forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), deployed across the area.
Residents of Murshidabad have praised the Border Security Force (BSF) for their effective control during the recent unrest.
A group of men from the business community in Murshidabad expressed, 'You’ve done a great job in maintaining control.'
A total of nine BSF companies, five CRPF units, and one RAF company have been deployed, with additional forces to be sent if necessary
Local residents described the chaos that unfolded during the protests, which resulted in extensive damage to property. Several shops were damaged, and some were looted during the unrest.
A local shopkeeper recounted the destruction: "My entire building has been destroyed. All the glass has shattered. The rear side of the building was weak – it had wooden windows and doors. They broke through that and entered inside. They caused complete destruction and even looted some of our belongings. Opposite my building, I have a shop. They broke the shutter of that shop too. Monday was a bank holiday, so I received all the payments on Tuesday. I had around Rs 13.5 lakh in cash with me. The cash was meant to be deposited at the bank, but it was all stolen. Apart from that, my shop had furniture and equipment worth Rs 7-8 lakh, including chairs, tables, CPUs, computers, and laptops. Altogether, I had nearly Rs 20-25 lakh in losses."
Another shopkeeper, Adhir Ravi Das, shared his experience: "My shop has been completely damaged. Nothing is left. If the administration helps, we will be able to open the shop, or else nothing can be done. Materials worth Rs 6-7 lakhs were in the shop; everything has been burnt. We want peace. Since BSF is here, the situation is normal. We don't know what will happen if BSF is removed from here. We want a BSF camp here."
Habib-ur-Rehman, another local shopkeeper, also noted that the situation has improved: "The situation in Samserganj is normal now. The administration is asking us to open our shops and stay disciplined. The situation has changed after BSF and CRPF have been deployed."
Security forces continue to patrol the area, ensuring that calm is maintained. Authorities have meanwhile urged locals to stay calm and resume normal activities.
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