Police personnel injured as protest against demolition drive turns violent in Kolkata
A protest against a demolition drive in Kolkata escalated into violence, resulting in injuries to police personnel. Demonstrators threw stones and vandalized vehicles as they attempted to block roads in the Park Circus area. Authorities have initiated arrests and are working to identify those involved in the unrest.
- ▪The protest occurred on May 17, 2026, against a demolition drive in Tiljala.
- ▪At least three police personnel were injured during the clashes.
- ▪Police have arrested several individuals and are taking legal action against those involved.
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A protest against the recent bulldozer action in Kolkata's Tiljala turned violent on Sunday (May 17, 2026) as demonstrators threw stones at police personnel in the Park Circus area, injuring at least three of them and damaging several vehicles, officials said.Bulldozers rolled into Kolkata's Tiljala last Wednesday (May 13, 2026) as part of the West Bengal government's demolition drive against illegal structures following the factory fire that killed two persons.On Sunday (May 17, 2026), people gathered near Park Circus Seven Point Crossing to protest against the demolition and attempted to block roads.
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