Archive · 26 May 2025
Operation Murshidabad Reveals Radicalization and Violence in Bengal
Imagine some groups in a town were stirring up trouble.
They used rallies, even though they weren't allowed, to get people angry.
They pretended to be helping the community, like collecting blood, but were actually getting young people involved in protests.
Some kids didn't even know what the protests were about!
Things got violent, and people were hurt.
It seems some of these groups were connected and maybe even got help from others outside the town.
The police may not have handled things correctly.
Now, the government is investigating to find out who was really behind all the trouble and why.
Local NGOs allegedly used community events to mobilize youth for protests, some of whom were minors.
Two imams reported being instructed to incite protests from mosques.
Inflammatory content circulated on social media, including calls for violence from accounts in Bangladesh.
Police are accused of failing to intervene in the violence and potentially aiding rioters.
Central intelligence agencies are investigating the unrest and the involved NGOs.
- Who
- Banned radical groups, local NGOs, imams, and some youth, with alleged involvement from political figures and potential links to Bangladesh.
- What
- Violence and radicalization, allegedly fueled by banned groups, NGOs, and digital propaganda.
- When
- April 11-12, 2025, with roots in earlier mobilization and radicalization efforts.
- Where
- Samserganj and surrounding areas in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
- Why
- To protest Waqf decisions and potentially incite communal unrest.
Government/Police
Protesters/Community
Motivation
Government/Police
Authorities are investigating and attempting to maintain order and identify instigators.
Protesters/Community
Protesters were motivated by a perceived threat to their land and rights.
Police action
Government/Police
Some believe that police may have aided rioters.
Protesters/Community
Some feel that police failed to intervene.
- Key Organizations
- Asomoyer Alor Bati, Golden Star Group
- Political Connections
- Rajesh Sheikh (TMC), Mehboob Alam (MLC)
- Alleged Orchestrators
- Kausar, Mostakin, Dr. Bashir Sheikh
- Date of Violence
- April 11-12, 2025
- Fatalities
- Two