Chaos Unleashed: Stone-Throwing Erupts in Park Circus Protest Over Bulldozer Action
A protest against a demolition drive in Kolkata's Tiljala turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police at Park Circus. The protestors threw stones, injuring three officers and damaging vehicles. The disturbance followed the use of bulldozers to demolish illegal structures after a deadly factory fire. Arrests have been made.
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The streets of Kolkata's Tiljala witnessed violent clashes as demonstrators opposing a recent demolition drive turned on police with stones, injuring three officers and vandalizing vehicles in the Park Circus area.
The demolition, initiated after a fatal factory fire, drew backlash from locals who gathered at Park Circus Seven Point Crossing, resulting in road blockades and altercations.
Kolkata Police Additional Commissioner Ashesh Biswas confirmed that arrests have been made, with further investigations underway to identify those involved in the violence. The police presence has been beefed up to prevent further disturbances.
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