Police faced fierce resistance in Kashipur when Islamists leading an unauthorised ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession turned violent, surrounded officers, tore uniforms, and attacked with sticks and stones, prompting swift action, FIR registration, and continuing raids.
A Muslim mob resorted to violence against Hindus in Maheshtala, Kolkata on June 11. The centre of this violence was a Shiva temple which was vandalised. More than 60 people were injured, including policemen.
Two people died and hundreds have been arrested in France as celebrations over surprise victory of Paris Saint-Germain at the UEFA Champions League final turned violent last night.
A Calcutta HC-appointed probe has found TMC councillor Mehboob Alam responsible for orchestrating targeted communal violence against Hindus in Murshidabad.
Shahzada's property was torched by the rioters. His office, important documents, two handcarts, sugarcane stock, an old motorcycle and a tractor were burnt to ashes, causing heavy losses.
Amidst the ongoing violence in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her opinion in support of Muslims agitating against the Waqf Act.