Rival groups clash in Behala over supply of building materials, several injured

Kolkata: Several persons got injured after two groups got involved in a clash over supply of building materials at Prafulla Sen Colony in Behala on Sunday night.

Locals claimed that at least seven persons were injured and two of them reportedly sustained major injuries. The locals also alleged that during the scuffle someone had fired a shot but no one was hit by the bullet.

According to locals, the two groups were involved in supplying building materials in the area and they often used to get involved in altercations and scuffles over the same. Recently, one of the group's leader, identified as Satyajit Sarkar, allegedly attacked his rival group's members.

When the other group retaliated, the situation got worse. Both the groups pelted stones and bricks at each other. Later, they allegedly used bamboo sticks to beat up each other. A few locals also suffered minor injuries in the incident.

Amidst the clash, police were informed by some local residents. Upon receiving the news, police personnel from Behala police station went to the spot and intervened. The injured persons were rushed to the Vidyasagar State General Hospital, from where they were treated and discharged.

Sources informed that later on Monday morning, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South West Division (SWD) Nilanjan Biswas

visited the spot. Though locals alleged that gunfire took place, police are not sure about whether any shot was actually fired or not.

On Monday two cases were lodged by both the parties involved in the clash against each other and five persons from both groups have been arrested. Police are investigating the case to find out the exact cause of the clash.

Both the cases have been initiated on charges of 341 IPC (punishment for wrongful restraint), 324 IPC (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 114 IPC (abettor present when offence is committed).