Clash erupts in Bengal's Kamarhati; motorbikes, shops burnt

Police was deployed in West Bengal's Kamarhati after clashes erupted between two groups. The clash had led to arson and vandalism.

Kolkata: Several people were injured when a clash erupted between two groups in Kamarhati in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Friday leading to police deployment in the area, a senior officer said.

Bombs were hurled and shops and motorbikes vandalised and set on fire during a clash that broke out on Kamarhati's Mackenzie Road at around 5 pm, Dhrubojyoti De, Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate told media agencies.

"Initial reports suggest that it was a clash between two groups. Adequate forces have been deployed in the area. We have sought a report from the local police station," De added.