Howrah, 31/3: Ruckus re-erupted on day two in the Shibpur area of West Bengal’s Howrah, a day after mobsters clashed when a Ram Navami procession made its way on Thursday evening. Police force squads have been deployed in large numbers to bring the situation under control. Angry protesters vandalised roadside stalls, and pelted stones, as locals locked gates of apartments to stay safe within.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, talking to a regional news channel – ABP Ananda – over the phone held groups associated with the BJP responsible. Banerjee said the Howrah incident was unfortunate and the idea to trigger a riot was preplanned. The ‘criminals’ allegedly carried pistols and petrol bombs, and they allegedly intentionally entered and attacked a locality populated by another community, destroying shops