BJP leader and West Bengal Assembly’s Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that more than 400 Hindus were “forced to flee” their homes in Dhulian, Murshidabad, following violence during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
In a post on X, Adhikari claimed that the displaced families, fearing religious persecution, had sought shelter at Par Lalpur High School in Deonapur-Sovapur gram panchayat, located in the Baisnabnagar area of neighbouring Malda district.
“More than 400 Hindus from Dhulian, Murshidabad driven by fear of religiously driven bigots were forced to flee across the river & take shelter at Par Lalpur High School, Deonapur-Sovapur GP, Baisnabnagar, Malda,” Adhikari posted.
He also shared videos and photos purporting to show distressed families. One individual in the footage claimed his house had been set on fire and that police officials had abandoned the scene without intervening.
The BJP leader placed the blame squarely on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that its “appeasement politics” had emboldened “radical elements”.
“I urge the Central Paramilitary Forces deployed in the District, the State Police and the district administration to ensure the safe return of these displaced Hindus & protect their lives from this jihadist terror. Bengal is burning. The social fabric is torn. Enough is enough,” Adhikari wrote.
He added, “Religious persecution in Bengal is real. Appeasement politics of TMC has emboldened radical elements. Hindus are being hunted, our people are running for their lives in their own land! Shame on the State Govt for allowing this breakdown of law & order.”
In response to the escalating unrest, five companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) were deployed in the district following an order by the Calcutta High Court.
Speaking to the press, Inspector General of South Bengal Frontier, Karni Singh Shekhawat, said the BSF was operating in support of the state police.
“We have to work along with them in this situation. The discussions were held on this only. We have sent our five companies to help the police. We are here to help the police, not for independent action. We will act according to the demands of the state police. We hope that peace will be restored here soon,” Shekhawat said.
The Calcutta High Court, which directed the immediate deployment of central forces in the violence-hit area, has also instructed both the state government and the Centre to submit detailed reports on the situation. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on 17 April.
According to West Bengal Police, three people were killed during the outbreak of mob violence in Murshidabad on Friday night, and several vehicles were set ablaze. Authorities claim that the situation is now under control.
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