West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has  explosively condemned the recent violent clashes in Murshidabad and Malda, calling them a “  cotillion  of death ” and covenanting action against the growing “ culture of violence ” in the state. 

 The clashes, which erupted on April 11 during  demurrers against the Waqf( Amendment) Act, redounded in three deaths,  multitudinous injuries, and significant property damage. numerous  residers have been displaced, with some seeking  retreat in relief camps in Malda and others  shifting to Pakur in Jharkhand. 

 Speaking to ANI while visiting the affected regions, Governor Bose said, “ Violence is raising its  unattractive head  constantly in Bengal. We must end this cult of violence to  insure peace. ” He visited victims in Malda and is anticipated to assess conditions in Murshidabad next. 

 In response, the Calcutta High Court ordered central forces to stay in Murshidabad and instructed political leaders to avoid inciting  reflections. 

 The National Commission for Women( NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, has launched a  inquiry, planning visits to both  sections to support women affected by the  uneasiness. The National Human Rights Commission( NHRC) is also set to visit a  exile camp in Malda to assess the situation. 

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