A day after visiting a relief camp in West Bengal’s Malda district, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday continued his outreach by meeting victims of the April 11 violence in Murshidabad.
The clashes had erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Numerous families have since been displaced, with some migrating to Jharkhand’s Pakur district and others taking shelter in relief camps across Malda.
During his visit to the affected areas of Murshidabad, Governor Bose emphasised that the victims were seeking a “sense of security” in the wake of the traumatic incident. He assured them that their concerns would be communicated to both the Central and State governments and that proactive measures would follow.
“They want to have a sense of security and have put forward several other demands and suggestions. All of these will be taken seriously. I will raise these issues with both the Government of India and the State Government for appropriate action,” Governor Bose said.
“I have also asked them to feel free to reach out to me directly — my contact number has been shared with them. We’ll remain in touch, and I assure you that effective and proactive steps will be taken.”
The Governor also confirmed that his Saturday visit was an extension of Friday’s engagement in Par Lalpur, Malda, where he had interacted with displaced families in a relief camp. “I met the families staying in the camp, heard their grievances, and tried to understand their situation in depth. They also shared their immediate needs with me,” he said.
In a parallel development, a delegation from the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, also visited the violence-affected region on Saturday. The NCW team met with several affected families and pledged to submit a report to the Centre, outlining their findings and the demands of the victims.
Speaking to the media, Rahatkar said, “The suffering these people are going through is inhuman. We will present their demands to the government. What we have seen here is deeply disturbing.”
She also visited the family of a father-son duo in Jafrabad who were allegedly killed during the protests. Visibly shaken, Rahatkar expressed deep empathy: “These people are in so much pain, I am speechless. I don’t even have the words to describe what they’re going through.”
The April 11 violence has sparked widespread concern about law and order in parts of West Bengal. While the state continues efforts to restore peace and provide shelter to the displaced, the visits by both the Governor and the NCW underline the urgency for a coordinated response to address the humanitarian fallout and prevent further unrest.
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