Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: BJP workers 'prevented' from holding protest rally
The Hindu
Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder case: Several saffron party workers were rounded up and taken to central lock-up in Lalbazar police headquarters. Police officers were not available for comment
The BJP on Friday (August 16, 2024) alleged that its workers were prevented from holding a rally in Kolkata to protest against the death of a woman doctor in the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the city last week.
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A stage that was set up at Shyambazar crossing in north Kolkata was dismantled by the police, a party leader said.
Several saffron party workers were rounded up and taken to central lock-up in Lalbazar police headquarters. Police officers were not available for comment.
Several BJP leaders like Agnimitra Paul, an MLA, and Rudranil Ghosh were among those who assembled in Shyambazar to take part in the demonstration.
Protests by the saffron party workers were also held at Nager Bazar on the northern outskirts of the metropolis.
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