Ramnavami clash | Howrah police says situation peaceful
The Hindu
Situation in and around Kazipara in Howrah, which witnessed clashes between two groups during a procession on Ram Navami, is peaceful and under control as a large number of police remained deployed in the area on March 31, a senior official of Howrah City Police said. “Searches and raids were conducted throughout the night in various pockets around Kazipara and 35 people have so far been arrested in connection with the clash,” he added.
Situation in and around Kazipara in Howrah, which witnessed clashes between two groups during a procession on Ram Navami, is peaceful and under control as a large number of police remained deployed in the area on March 31, a senior official of Howrah City Police said.
“Searches and raids were conducted throughout the night in various pockets around Kazipara and 35 people have so far been arrested in connection with the clash,” he added.
"The situation is under control and peaceful. There was no untoward event in the night. Heavy police deployment continues and senior police officers are present in the area. We have conducted raids in various places and arrested 35 people till now in connection with Thursday's clash," the official told PTI.
“The identity of the detainees will be verified from video grabs and legal actions against the perpetrators will follow,” he said.
Violence broke out on March 30 (evening) between two groups when a Ram Navami procession was taken out in the twin city of Howrah. Several vehicles, including some belonging to the police, were torched and shops and auto-rickshaws ransacked during the violence. Four fire tenders were pressed into service to extinguish the blaze and the police used force to disperse the mob.
A large police contingent was deployed to restore peace in the locality. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was on a dharna in the city, said strict action will be taken against the culprits. She slammed the BJP for allegedly trying to stoke communal tension during the Ram Navami procession in Howrah and asserted that those involved in the incident will not be spared.
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