Calm Returns After Violence In Kolkata; BJP Bengal President Arrested | Read

Calm has returned to the Mominpore area of Kolkata after clashes between two communities on Saturday allegedly over putting up flags. Stone-pelting was reported and some houses were damaged. A massive police contingent was rushed to the disturbed area and the situation was brought under control. Police sources have denied the allegation of police inaction made by BJP. Police said, 38 people have been arrested so far. Additionally, five people, including BJP state President Sukanta Majumdar, were arrested. Mr Majumdar was on his way to visit the affected area today, when he was stopped by the police.