Kolkata, April 12 -- Three people were killed in Dhuliyan in the aftermath of mob violence against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district, West Bengal Police said.

Several vehicles were torched on Friday night. Security has been heightened in the area, and as per Bengal Police, the situation is now under control.

West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said that there is clear instruction from government not to tolerate any kind of hooliganism.

DGP Rajeev Kumar said, "An atmosphere of unrest has been seen in Jangipur since yesterday and communal disturbance has also been observed. Any kind of hooliganism will not be tolerated. We are dealing with the situation very strongly."

He further said that it started with demonstration, then des...