Esplanade Clash

Left activists clashed with the police in central Kolkata's Esplanade area today afternoon as they tried to break barricades on their way to the state secretariat Nabanna, demanding jobs.

Members of fringe outfit Hindu Jagaran Manch clashed with the police at Sealdah in Kolkata after they were stopped from taking out a rally on Tuesday leading to a massive traffic snarl in central Kolkata.

Violent clashes took place between the Left party SUCI (Socialist Unity Centre of India) and the police in the heart of Kolkata this afternoon. Around 250 people were injured - among them were five policemen.

Left activists clashed with the police in central Kolkata's Esplanade area today afternoon as they tried to break barricades on their way to the state secretariat Nabanna, demanding jobs.

Members of fringe outfit Hindu Jagaran Manch clashed with the police at Sealdah in Kolkata after they were stopped from taking out a rally on Tuesday leading to a massive traffic snarl in central Kolkata.

Violent clashes took place between the Left party SUCI (Socialist Unity Centre of India) and the police in the heart of Kolkata this afternoon. Around 250 people were injured - among them were five policemen.