The recent outbreak of violence in Murshidabad’s Suti, Dhulian, and Samserganj was not the result of spontaneous public outrage against the new Waqf law. According to intelligence reports, this unrest was carefully orchestrated over a span of three months, using the Waqf issue as a trigger.
Links to Banned Organizations and Cross-Border Infiltration
Sources reveal that the masterminds behind this unrest are directly connected to two banned organizations listed by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These elements, along with opportunistic local collaborators, were aided by individuals who entered West Bengal illegally from Bangladesh. Their mission: to incite violence, provide logistical support, and even carry out guerrilla-style attacks.
Unauthorized Madrasas Provided Shelter to Foreign Operatives
Several unrecognized and unauthorized madrasas—often referred to as “Bhui-Fod” or groundless institutions—in the troubled areas reportedly sheltered these Bangladeshi operatives for over a month. Investigations indicate a striking similarity between the nature of the recent violence and the kind of unrest currently destabilizing parts of Bangladesh.
Cross-Border Communication and Foreign Funding
On the day of the unrest last Friday, over 30 phone calls were traced from across the border to the Jangipur subdivision in West Bengal, directing local elements on how to incite chaos. Intelligence agencies have already identified at least 70 “domestic” mobile communications involved in coordinating violent activities.
Pre-Planned Acts of Sabotage
According to reports, the violence wasn’t just limited to protests. There were calculated attacks involving stone pelting on security forces, vandalism of public property, arson, targeted lootings of commercial establishments, and even attacks on select residences. All of this appears to have been planned in advance.
Terror Links and a ‘Secret Meeting’ in February
In February, a suspicious meeting took place in a remote village near the Lalgola border. Two suspected members of the banned Bangladeshi terror group ABT (Ansarullah Bangla Team) attended. They allegedly hinted at a major upcoming operation—possibly referring to this very unrest.
Foreign NGOs and Turkish Funding
The unrest is suspected to have been financially supported by two NGOs operating under the guise of social service. Sources claim that significant funding came from Turkey, aimed at destabilizing the region through orchestrated chaos.
Kashmir-Style Tactics Used in Murshidabad
The violent tactics bore similarities to stone-pelting incidents once common in parts of Kashmir. Rioters were reportedly paid between ₹500 to ₹1000 per day to pelt stones at police and disrupt law and order.