On Friday, Murshidabad in West Bengal witnessed massive violence. People took to the streets protesting against the Waqf Amendment Law, engaging in acts of vandalism and arson. A video showcasing the event has surfaced, displaying individuals, including children, armed with stones and sticks. They were seen hurling stones along the streets, damaging shops in the process.
The violent scenario unfolded on Friday across Murshidabad, Dhulian, and Shamsherganj. Crowds barged into homes, launching attacks and setting fires at multiple locations. The video depicts a majority of the assailants as young boys, aged 18-20, throwing stones at shops and residences unopposed by nearby police.
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Investigations reveal that young individuals and a significant number of minors were orchestrating the violence. Those involved ranged from ages 10 to 20, contributing to the violent clashes. Images emerging from the turmoil clearly depict that it was indeed children and youths driving the violence. The footage distinctly shows the ages of the perpetrators, primarily between 10 and 20 years old. Initial inquiries also suggest that many in the violent mob were migrant laborers who had returned home to Murshidabad for the Eid holiday. Many of these youths and children appear to have limited education.
