Bangla Bandh: Major Violence In Bengal As TMC And BJP Gets Involved In Clash, Watch Video | ABP News

The BJP's 12-hour bandh in protest against the lathi charge on students is ongoing. BJP leaders have been on the streets since the morning. The bandh will last until 6 PM today. Yesterday, Kolkata police used lathi charges, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse a crowd marching towards Nabanna. The protesters were demonstrating against the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The confrontation between protestors and the police escalated into significant violence, lasting around four hours on Tuesday afternoon. The clashes resulted in numerous injuries on both sides, including several senior police officers and women protestors. Over 200 people were arrested as protestors pelted stones and glass bottles at the police.