Speaking to CNN, Mahdawi's lawyer said that immigration officials detained Mahdawi at a US Citizenship and Immigration Services facility in Colchester, Vermont, where he lives.
The situation in West Bengal's Dhuliyan town in the Jangipur subdivision of the Murshidabad district is under control after the violent protests staged against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11, officials said.
The violence in Murshidabad was sparked by protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people, injuries to several others, and widespread property damage.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged citizens to maintain peace and harmony amidst rising tensions and violent protests in some parts of the state, particularly in Murshidabad, over the Waqf Amendment Act.
The minorities blocked roads over their protests on the Waqf Amendment Act in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A heavy police force was also deployed on the occasion.
A speeding dumper truck crashed into nearly 20 vehicles near Karachi's Lyari Expressway toll plaza on April 14, sparking panic but causing no casualties. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns surrounding heavy vehicles in the city.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the violence that erupted during a protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
Hundreds of students in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan are protesting after their exam registration forms were cancelled just a month before board exams, exposing years of mismanagement, exploitation, and educational neglect.
Thousands protested across Karachi and Balochistan demanding the release of detained BYC leaders, facing violent crackdowns by police, including reported baton charges and live fire.
"The protests by 'legends of loot' against 'blockade of burgle' is proof that 'not something is fishy, but the entire thing is fishy' regarding the current Waqf system. Cleaning up this filth is good for the country and religion," he said.