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Unrest breaks out during Durga puja celebration in West Bengal's Shyampur

Unrest breaks out during Durga puja celebration in West Bengal's Shyampur

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 14, 2024, 09:28 IST

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Unrest erupted during Durga Puja in Howrah's Shyampur due to an issue with an idol, sparking community protests. Police took complaints, made arrests, and responded to attacks. Vandalism was reported at puja pandals, but the situation is now under control, with Section 144 to be imposed.

Unrest breaks out during Durga puja celebration in West Bengal's Shyampur

NEW DELHI: Unrest broke out during Durga puja celebration in Shyampur area of Howrah district on Sunday.
The disturbances were reportedly triggered by unidentified individuals.

Superintendent of police, Howrah (Rural), Swati Bhangalia said, "In Howrah district, unrest broke out during a Durga Puja celebration due to an issue centered around an idol, which led to protests from a community.Some individuals came to the police station requesting to address the matter. We had discussions with them, and accepted their complaints, and took action with cases and arrests."

"Some people also attacked the police, which led to a police response and further arrests. We also received reports of vandalism at some puja pandals, and we immediately sent police to check the situation. The situation is now under control. Starting tomorrow, we will be imposing Section 144," said Swati Bhangalia.

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