Temple Vandalism Sparks Tension In Bengal's Maheshtala; 18 Arrested, Kolkata Cop Injured

Maheshtala clash: Cops hurt, govt vehicles set afire in West Bengal violence

In Rabindranagar-Akra near Maheshtala, clashes erupted over a disputed construction site, injuring five policemen, including DC (Port) Harikrishna Pai. Protesters damaged vehicles and set a bike ablaze, prompting police to use lathicharge and tear gas. Authorities have arrested four individuals and are conducting route marches to maintain order.

5 Injured After Mob Clashes With Cops Near Kolkata, BJP Seeks Central Forces

Tension simmered in the Rabindranagar area near Kolkata on Wednesday as a violent clash between two groups spiralled into widespread unrest, leaving several police personnel injured and multiple vehicles vandalised.

Temple Vandalism Sparks Tension In Bengal's Maheshtala; 18 Arrested, Kolkata Cop Injured

In the violence that followed, stones were pelted, and one police officer is said to have sustained injuries