Stone pelting in Birbhum: Several policemen, including OC, injured during graveyard dispute

Police officers faced an attack in Birbhum district. Miscreants threw stones and bricks at them. The incident occurred after an earthmover disturbed a grave. The Officer-in-Charge of Suri police station was among those injured. Senior officers arr...

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Several policemen injured as miscreants hurl stones at them in Bengal's Birbhum, 14 arrested

Kolkata: Several policemen were injured, including an OC, when miscreants hurled stones at them in West Bengal's Birhum district, an officer said on Thursday.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Suri police station, Shailendra Upadhyay, was among those injured after miscreants hurled stones and bricks at the police team at Kukhudihi village.

According to police, the trouble began after an earthmover machine engaged in construction work near a graveyard accidentally dug into soil covering a grave, triggering tension.


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The earthmover operator was subsequently detained by a section of locals, leading to a confrontation between two groups belonging to same community, the officer said.

Police personnel initially reached the spot and attempted to pacify the crowd and secure the release of the driver. However, the mob hurled stones and bricks at the police team injuring several policemen, including the OC.
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Senior officers, including SP Surya Pratap Yadav, later rushed to the village with additional forces to bring the situation under control.

"Fourteen persons have been arrested so far. Raids are underway and all those involved will be apprehended," Yadav said.

"Both groups involved in the clash belong to the same community," the SP added.

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Police said the situation in the area is now under control, with deployment of forces continuing as a precautionary measure. Further investigation is underway.
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