West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has written to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging that the investigation into recent incidents of vandalism at railway stations in Murshidabad district be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
In his letter, Adhikari highlighted the sensitive nature of Murshidabad, which shares an international border with Bangladesh, and cited the alleged presence of radical organisations such as the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in the region. He argued that the NIA is best suited to conduct a comprehensive and unbiased probe, capable of exposing the masterminds behind the violence and preventing future disturbances.
Meanwhile, BJP MP and West Bengal state party president Sukanta Majumdar launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of threatening Hindus and attempting to “create a Bangladesh here.” He alleged that the state police are acting on her directions and failing to intervene effectively.
“The police are doing nothing and are keeping quiet under Mamata Banerjee’s instructions. Hindu women are being abused, houses are being looted, and the situation is grave,” Majumdar said, adding that senior BJP leaders have apprised Union Home Minister Amit Shah of the developments.
He warned that if the situation continues to escalate, central government intervention may become necessary.
West Bengal Police, however, stated on Saturday that the situation in Suti and Samserganj areas of Jangipur in Murshidabad has been brought under control. Police officials said the unrest had erupted over opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act and acknowledged that the protest had turned violent before authorities dispersed the mob.
While state authorities maintain that the situation is now stabilised, the political rhetoric continues to intensify, with the BJP calling for central action and alleging administrative inaction, while the state government has yet to issue an official response to the demands for an NIA investigation.
