Tension spread in West Bengal’s Asansol on Friday night after violence broke out following a dispute over the volume of a loudspeaker at a mosque in the Jahangir Mohalla area. The incident led to stone pelting, vandalism at a police outpost, and deployment of heavy security in the locality.
According to reports, officers had approached mosque authorities after receiving complaints regarding loudspeaker volume. The police reportedly requested that the sound be reduced, which led to anger among some residents who gathered outside the police station in protest.
The protest later turned violent as a section of the crowd allegedly attacked the police outpost with bricks and stones. Several police and civilian vehicles were damaged during the incident, while visuals from the area showed broken glass and debris scattered across roads.
As the situation worsened, police used lathi-charge and tear gas to bring the crowd under control. Authorities later deployed additional police personnel in and around the area to prevent further violence.
Seven Arrested, Police Say Strict Action Will Be Taken
Police officials confirmed that at least seven people have been arrested in connection with the violence. CCTV footage and video clips are being examined to identify others allegedly involved in vandalism and stone pelting.
Deputy Commissioner of Police PVG Satish of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate said strict legal action would be taken against those responsible.
“The miscreants who attacked and vandalised the police station are being identified through video footage and CCTV. No culprits will be spared, and the strictest legal action will be taken against them,” he said.
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