Clash Erupts in West Bengal’s Kamarhati; Motorbikes, Shops Burnt

According to police, clash broke between two groups in Kamarhati’s Dasu Bagan area on Friday, 17 January.

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A clash erupted between two groups in Kamarhati in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Friday, 17 January, leading to police deployment in the area, a senior officer said.

Bombs were hurled and shops and motorbikes vandalised and set on fire during a clash that broke out on Kamarhati's Mackenzie Road at around 5 pm, Dhrubojyoti De, Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate told PTI.

However, nobody was injured in the incident, he said.

“Initial reports suggest that it was a clash between two groups. Adequate forces have been deployed in the area. We have sought a report from the local police station.”

Dhrubojyoti De, deputy commissioner (Headquarters) of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate

TMC leader Madan Mitra told ANI, "Some anti-social elements are trying to gain control of the Kamarhati area. I appeal to the public to stay safe as the anti-social elements do not have any culture."

"I have full confidence in the Barrackpore Commissionerate. I have been assured that the administration will take the necessary measures to maintain peace. I will be visiting the spot," he added.

(With inputs from PTI, ANI)