Following violent clashes sparked by the new waqf law, Hriday Das fled Murshidabad with his family after losing relatives and his home. Scores of others sought refuge in neighboring Jharkhand and Malda, highlighting the widespread fear and displacement. While some families have been escorted back by police, uncertainty lingers in the affected areas.
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