India, April 13 -- A protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in Assam's Silchar on Sunday turned violent after police tried to stop the protesters heading towards the town.

According to Cachar district superintendent of police (SP) Numal Mahatta, some protesters attacked police and pelted stones at on-duty officials.

"Most of the protesters were following protocol and they were peaceful, but a group of youths were aggressive, and they attacked our officials. We are investigating the matter and legal action will follow," he said.

The protest started from Berenga- Chamra Godam near Silchar town on Sunday morning which was joined by nearly 800 locals, who raised slogans against the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Mod...