Murshidabad Violence: 13 Convicted in Father-Son Murder Case

• A court convicted 13 individuals for the brutal murder of Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das during the Shamserganj riot in Murshidabad.
• The victims were dragged from their home and killed with an axe in front of family members during communal violence in April.
• Convicts were found guilty under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS); punishment to be pronounced on Tuesday.
• The incident occurred following protests over the Waqf Bill/Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to widespread arson and property destruction.
• Police filed a 900-page chargesheet, and the Calcutta High Court intervened, deploying Central Armed Police Forces to restore order.

Why It Matters: 13 convicted for father-son murder in Murshidabad violence; punishment pending.