Stone-throwing in Bengal’s Howrah day after Ram Navami clashes, 36 arrested

Violence was reported in the Shibpur area where a mob went on a rampage, attacking shops and vehicles.

Mar 31, 2023 - 19:30

Stone-throwing in Bengal’s Howrah day after Ram Navami clashes, 36 arrested

Stone-throwing was reported in West Bengal’s Howrah on Friday, a day after the district witnessed clashes during a Ram Navami procession, ANI reported.

According to the police, violence was reported in the Shibpur area of the city where a mob went on a rampage, attacking shops and vehicles.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Situation turns violent in Shibpur area of Howrah. Fresh violence broke out here today, a day after arson on 'Ram Navami'. pic.twitter.com/4QyV1VSNuJ— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2023

“So far, 36 people have been arrested,” an unidentified police official said, according to The Indian Express. “Efforts are being taken to bring the situation under control.”

The officials added that security has been heightened in the neighbouring Kazipara and PM Basti areas of the district.

#WATCH | West Bengal: The aftermath of fresh violence in Shibpur area of Howrah, a day after arson on 'Rama Navami'. pic.twitter.com/SB8jIC1Jgf— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2023

On Thursday, several vehicles were set ablaze and shops were vandalised during the clash between Hindus and Muslims. Videos on social media showed men throwing stones and tearing down shops as the police tried to bring the situation under control.

While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had warned that those behind the violence will not be spared, the Bharatiya Janata Party had blamed her outfit, the Trinamool Congress, for...