Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], April 15 (ANI): Congress leader and former MP from Berhampore, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Tuesday met the injured victims of the violence that broke out in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act on April 11 and slammed the Mamata government for its 'silence' when people are 'struggling to survive.'

Speaking to ANI after meeting the victims at the Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital in Berhampore, Chowdhury criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led state government's 'silence' on the Murshidabad violence in which three people have lost their lives and scores were injured, saying, 'A lot of people have been admitted in the hospital, but the police and state government are silent. People are struggling to survive, yet the state government says nothing.'

A relief camp has been set up in Malda's Par Lalpur for the people who were forced to leave their homes in the Samserganj-Dhuliyan areas of Murshidabad following the violence.

Dr Prasanjit Mandal, a doctor at the relief camp, said his team is providing all essential medicines to those in need.

'For the last 3 days, we have been coming here twice a day. We have all the essential medicines here for hypertension, diabetes, cough, and cold... As of now, there are no patients who need medicines,' he told ANI.

The violence in Murshidabad was sparked by the Muslims' protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others, with widespread property damage.

So far, 150 people have been arrested in connection with the Murshidabad violence, and adequate police forces have been deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other affected areas of Murshidabad, the West Bengal Police said.

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of supporting the protesters and criticised TMC MP Bapi Halder for making threatening remarks against those protesting Waqf properties.

On Monday, the West Bengal police said that the situation in the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad was normal and urged people not to believe any rumours.

Speaking on the current situation, ADG, South Bengal Police, Supratim Sarkar said, 'The situation is normal now. Everyone is safe. The CRPF, state police, and joint forces are deployed. The DGP of West Bengal police himself was present at the Samserganj police station. We request everyone not to go through rumours. We opened a control room. Anyone facing any issue can contact us at any time.' (ANI)