Bengal: Clash over ‘molestation’ in Raiganj, 3 policemen injured

When policemen reached the spot, they were attacked by the clashing, leaving three of them injured. Residents also tried to ransack the police station. Later, Rapid Action Force was deployed in the area and the situation was brought under control, said police.

“The incident took place late at night and our investigation is on,” Superintendent of Police (Uttar Dinajpur) Sumit Kumar said.

Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress Chattra Parishad, the students’ wing of the Trinamool Congress, demanded exemplary punishment to the culprits.

“We demand the police to take immediate action and arrest the culprits, or we will organise a bigger movement,” said Anup Kar, district unit president of Trinamool Congress Chattra Parishad, said.