Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Two Arrested in Murshidabad Anti-Waqf Law Violence
Two men named Mursalim Sheikh and Kausar Sheikh were arrested in West Bengal for allegedly causing trouble during a protest against the Waqf law.
They are accused of telling people to gather and causing them to become angry.
They also reportedly led a group that attacked the police and damaged buildings.
They were found at their homes and were taken into custody by the police after a tip.
They will now be held by the police for seven days while the police investigate the situation.
Two individuals, Mursalim Sheikh and Kausar Sheikh, were arrested in Murshidabad.
The arrests were made following a tip-off about their return home.
They are accused of inciting villagers with inflammatory speeches during the anti-Waqf law agitation.
The accused allegedly led an armed mob that attacked police and damaged property.
The Jangipur Court remanded the duo to police custody for seven days.
- Who
- Mursalim Sheikh and Kausar Sheikh were arrested.
- What
- Two individuals were arrested for instigating violence during an anti-Waqf law agitation.
- When
- The arrests occurred on Monday night.
- Where
- The arrests took place in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
- Why
- They were arrested for inciting violence and leading an armed mob during the anti-Waqf law agitation.
Accused View
Police/Government View
Involvement
Accused View
Unknown.
Police/Government View
N/A
- Arrested Individuals
- Mursalim Sheikh and Kausar Sheikh
- Location of Arrests
- Shoolitala village, Shamsherganj, Murshidabad
- Charges
- Inciting violence, leading an armed mob, damaging property
- Court Decision
- Remanded to police custody for seven days
- Agitation
- Anti-Waqf law