KOLKATA: Bombs were hurled and bullets fired near the residence of BJP neta and former Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh in Bhatpara on Friday. A group of miscreants also pelted bricks, leading to panic among locals.
Trinamool and BJP each accused the other side of inciting the violence.
A large police contingent, including RAF and combat force, led by senior officers from Barrackpore commissionerate were deployed to bring the situation under control, but tensions continue to run high. Two persons were detained.
According to local sources, trouble erupted around 8.30am when a group hurled crude bombs at Bhatpara's Meghna More, near Singh's house, 'Majdur Bhavan'. "At least 10 to 12 bombs were thrown by the attackers, who then fired several rounds into the air. The group then began pelting bricks indiscriminately, causing local residents to flee in panic. People had to lock themselves inside their homes for safety," a trader said.
Singh claimed that the goons were led by the son of a local Trinamool councillor from ward no.18 under Bhatpara Municipality and they intended to kill him.
"The attack was orchestrated by Namit Singh, a local TMC functionary, and his associates, who were named as accused in an NIA investigation into violence in the Bhatpara-Jagaddal areas," said Singh.
"I narrowly escaped and sustained splinter injuries in my left leg. Police did nothing and acted as mute spectators while the goons even threw bricks at my house," he added.
Jagaddal TMC MLA Somenath Shyam Ichini, however, denied the allegations. "None of the TMC members, including Namit Singh, were involved in the bombing and firing. Singh himself created the disturbance and even fired, while his henchmen threw bombs, which resulted in his splinter injuries," he said.
Ganesh Biswas, DCP of North Zone, Barrackpore Commissionerate, confirmed that two suspects had been detained. "The situation is now under control, and a police picket is in the area to prevent further incidents," he told TOI.
Trinamool and BJP each accused the other side of inciting the violence.
A large police contingent, including RAF and combat force, led by senior officers from Barrackpore commissionerate were deployed to bring the situation under control, but tensions continue to run high. Two persons were detained.
According to local sources, trouble erupted around 8.30am when a group hurled crude bombs at Bhatpara's Meghna More, near Singh's house, 'Majdur Bhavan'. "At least 10 to 12 bombs were thrown by the attackers, who then fired several rounds into the air. The group then began pelting bricks indiscriminately, causing local residents to flee in panic. People had to lock themselves inside their homes for safety," a trader said.
Singh claimed that the goons were led by the son of a local Trinamool councillor from ward no.18 under Bhatpara Municipality and they intended to kill him.
"The attack was orchestrated by Namit Singh, a local TMC functionary, and his associates, who were named as accused in an NIA investigation into violence in the Bhatpara-Jagaddal areas," said Singh.
"I narrowly escaped and sustained splinter injuries in my left leg. Police did nothing and acted as mute spectators while the goons even threw bricks at my house," he added.
Jagaddal TMC MLA Somenath Shyam Ichini, however, denied the allegations. "None of the TMC members, including Namit Singh, were involved in the bombing and firing. Singh himself created the disturbance and even fired, while his henchmen threw bombs, which resulted in his splinter injuries," he said.
Ganesh Biswas, DCP of North Zone, Barrackpore Commissionerate, confirmed that two suspects had been detained. "The situation is now under control, and a police picket is in the area to prevent further incidents," he told TOI.
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