Cops lathicharge BJP workers in Kolkata
June 12, 2019  14:30
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Kolkata police lathi-charged BJP workers on Bepin Behari Ganguly Street today as they were marching towards Lal Bazar, the police headquarters, protesting against the TMC govt.


Clashes broke out between BJP workers and police personnel during the massive rally organised by the party in protest against post-poll violence and alleged attacks on its workers and supporters. 


As the BJP activists jostled to reach the Bowbazar crossing in the city, police resorted to firing tear gas shells and water cannons to disperse them. 


In retaliation, the saffron party workers raised slogans and hurled stones and bottles at the officers. Some of the party workers were seen holding a sit-in demonstration in the area in protest. 


Police personnel, who were deployed in huge numbers, teargassed and used water cannons to disperse the crowd.


BJP workers carrying party flags were seen climbing up barricades set up by Kolkata Police to reach the police headquarters. 
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