Governor Bose warns against violence

Governor C V Ananda Bose on Friday issued a stern warning against violence erupting across several districts of the state during protests against the recently-implemented Waqf Amendment Act. "Protests are acceptable in a democracy, but violence and lawlessness are not," he said, urging people not to take the law into their own hands.

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The Governor confirmed that he has spoken to the state administration, including a confidential meeting with chief minister Mamata Banerjee. While he did not disclose the details of the meeting, he said he advised the administration to take strict action against those disturbing peace. Chief secretary Manoj Pant has reportedly assured him that firm steps are being taken.

The unrest, which began earlier this week, intensified on Friday in districts such as Murshidabad, Malda, and South 24-Parganas. In Murshidabad's Dhulian, violent mobs allegedly vandalized a private hospital and set it on fire.