Clashes Erupt in Howrah During 'Nabanna Abhijaan'

Fresh clashes erupted between police and protestors on GT Road in Howrah Maidan area as part of the 'Nabanna Abhijaan.' Police used lathi-charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse protestors who threw stones and bricks. The protestors demanded the resignation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over a rape-murder case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 27-08-2024 14:37 IST | Created: 27-08-2024 14:37 IST
Clashes Erupt in Howrah During 'Nabanna Abhijaan'
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Fresh clashes erupted between police and protestors on GT Road in Howrah Maidan area on Tuesday, as part of the 'Nabanna Abhijaan' march towards the state secretariat.

Police employed lathi-charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the crowd, who retaliated by throwing stones and bricks, attempting to topple barricades.

The protestors, demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over a rape-murder incident, breached barricades, leading to intensified police action.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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