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Tensions ran high in Silchar on Sunday as clashes erupted between anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act protesters and police at Madhurband. The demonstration, which began with a peaceful rally, turned violent after protesters allegedly hurled stones at the police. In response, law enforcement officers used batons to disperse the crowd and restore order.
According to eyewitnesses, the protesters, primarily from the minority community, had gathered at Badri bridge in the morning before taking out the rally. The group, estimated to be around 300 to 400 individuals, carried placards and chanted slogans against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. However, as they reached Madhurband, a section of protesters began to occupy the road, leading to an altercation with the police.
“It was a peaceful rally initially, but some miscreants broke away from the group and started throwing stones at the cops,” said Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police (Cachar). “We were forced to respond with batons to restore order and maintain public safety.” Azad Hossain Majumder, representing the protesters, claimed that the rally was carried out in accordance with directions from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).
In response to the violence, District Magistrate (Cachar) Mridul Yadav issued prohibitory orders across the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order prohibits gatherings of five or more individuals without prior permission, bans rallies and demonstrations, and disallows the carrying of weapons, explosives, or other suspicious materials to ensure public safety.
The clash comes at a sensitive time, with model code of conduct in place for the upcoming panchayat polls in the region. The incident highlights the need for greater coordination between authorities and protesters to prevent such violent confrontations in the future.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/anti-waqf-act-protesters-clash-with-cops-in-silchar-section-163-imposed/articleshow/120261977.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-04-14 00:40:00
