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Bengal: 13 convicted of lynching father-son during Waqf protest in Murshidabad

The accused broke open the door of the Das family house and dragged the father and son out before hacking them to death on the street, says the chargesheet

2 min readKolkataDec 23, 2025 06:13 AM IST

13 convicted of lynching father-son duo during Waqf protest in Murshidabad

A charred vehicle after violent clashes following protests over Waqf Act at Jangipur, in Murshidabad district.

Almost eight months after a 72-year-old man and his 40-year-old son were brutally hacked to death by a mob during a protest against the Centre’s new Waqf law, a court in Murshidabad on Monday convicted 13 men of mob lynching.

Judge Amitabh Mukhopadhyay of Jangipur Sub-Divisional Court will pronounce the sentence on Tuesday.

On April 11 this year, as the protest against the new Waqf law turned violent in the Samshergunj area of Murshidabad, a mob lynched Hargobind Das and his son Chandan Das.

One more person was killed in the communal violence.

The district police formed an SIT to probe into the murders, and 13 people, including neighbours of the Das family, were arrested.

In its 983-page chargesheet, police said the accused broke open the door of the Das family house and dragged the father and son out before hacking them to death on the street.

All the 13 people arrested by the police have been convicted under BNS sections 103(2), 310(2), 331(5), 191(3), 115(2), 126(2), 332(a), and 3(5).

They are Dildar Nadab, Asmaul Nadab, Inzamul Haq, Ziaul Haq, Fekharul Sheikh, Aazfarul Sheikh, Munirul Sheikh, Iqbal Sheikh, Nurul Sheikh, Saba Karim, Hazrat Sheikh, Akbar Ali, and Yusuf Sheikh.

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Public Prosecutor Sameer Chattopadhyay said two of the sections under which they have been convicted are punishable by death.

The Das family has sought maximum punishment for the convicts.

“On the testimony of several witnesses, forensic report, police investigation report and other evidence, the court has proved the charges against the 13 accused,” the public prosecutor said.

Atri Mitra

Atri Mitra is a highly accomplished Special Correspondent for The Indian Express, bringing over 20 years of experience to his reporting. His work is characterized by deep regional knowledge and a focus on critical administrative and political developments, establishing strong Expertise and Authority in his domain. Experience Current Role: Special Correspondent, The Indian Express. Decades of Experience: Over two decades of extensive reporting experience, primarily covering administration and political news. Geographical Focus: Holds significant reporting experience from West Bengal, Bihar, and the North-East, providing a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape in these regions. Key Coverage: Has dedicated more than ten years to covering administration and political news, with a keen focus on political developments in West Bengal. Electoral Reporting: Demonstrated a commitment to crucial political moments, having covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections during his time at Anandabazar Patrika, and the 2019 Bihar Lok Sabha election while working with News18-Bangla. Career Foundation: Began his career at the leading vernacular daily Anandabazar Patrika, where he worked for more than fifteen years, including a three-year stint as the Bihar correspondent. Education Advanced Degree: Holds a Master's degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University, providing an analytical framework for his political and administrative reporting. Undergraduate Education: Holds a Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. Prestigious Alumni: His educational background includes attending esteemed institutions: he is an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. Atri Mitra's decades of dedicated reporting, substantial focus on political and administrative beats, and solid academic credentials make him a trusted and authoritative source for news and analysis from Eastern and North-Eastern India. ... Read More

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