Three dead as violent protests erupt over India's Muslim land law

Protests erupted in Kolkata, India, over a new law regarding land management that critics say discriminates against Muslims, resulting in violent clashes and three fatalities. The unrest began in the Murshidabad district, where demonstrators set fire to property and attacked individuals, prompting authorities to suspend internet services. The law alters the management of land designated for Muslim use, raising concerns of increased governmental control and minority alienation. While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claims the law is a 'pro-Muslim reform' aimed at reducing corruption, opposition parties argue it exacerbates religious tensions. The Trinamool Congress, West Bengal's ruling party, accuses the BJP of polarizing society along religious lines. The situation has intensified, leading to troop deployments and significant arrests as authorities seek to restore order.