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Kolkata: Kolkata police on Thursday confirmed that the situation in Bhangar, is now under control following the anti-waqf protests adds 19 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest so far.
Speaking with the media Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma stated, “A political party had applied for a programme in Kolkata on April 14, but the permission was not given to them as we were apprehensive that the law and order situation could be breached. Even after that, people started coming to Kolkata. Those who were going from Bhangar to Kolkata were stopped on the highway. There was a stone pelting incident, but the police removed them. After that, people started gathering in Sonpur. There was a scuffle with the police, and the police had detained a few people. When they were being taken to the PCR van, a mob started pelting stones. Some policemen were injured. 4 to 5 bikes were burnt. A PCR van was damaged. 19 people have been arrested, and many others have been identified based on video footage.”
He added that many senior police officials had visited the area today to review the situation.
“Additional CP, Joint CP (Crime) and other officials have come here. We have come here to conduct a review. We have plans to build a permanent police force line here. We have written a letter to the DM of the 24 Parganas district. We hope such incidents won’t be repeated here. Situation is now completely under control,” he further said.
Earlier on Monday, members of the Muslim community protested against the Waqf Amendment Act in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, which led to violence.
