Tension in south Kolkata after stones hurled at BJP activists during roadshow

An officer said that infuriated over the attack, BJP workers chased the miscreants, who by then had fled to nearby bylanes and the saffron camp activists then ransacked a few motorcycles and shops.

Various BJP leaders including state unit chief Dilip Ghosh and leader Suvendu Adhikari wave at party activists during a roadshow in Kolkata. (Photo| PTI)

KOLKATA: Tension prevailed in south Kolkata on Monday evening after unidentified miscreants, carrying TMC flags, hurled bricks and stones at BJP activists when they were conducting a mega roadshow near Rashbehari Avenue and Charu Market area.

The roadshow, which commenced at Tollygunge tram depot, was set to culminate at Rashbehari Avenue -- often referred to as the backyard of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Absolutely horrific scenes in the heart of the City of Joy! Anguished to share that criminal elements and miscreants from @AITCofficial attacked a peaceful political procession being taken out by the @BJP4Bengal attended by Union MoS @DebasreeBJP, State Prez @DilipGhoshBJP and I. pic.twitter.com/ahkemXa5Ya

— Suvendu Adhikari • শুভেন্দু অধিকারী (@SuvenduWB) January 18, 2021

According to police sources, as the rally, led by state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh and senior leader Suvendu Adhikari, proceeded toward Charu Market, miscreants threw bricks and stones at the entourage, injuring some of the saffron party activists.

The officer said that infuriated over the attack, BJP workers chased the miscreants, who by then had fled to nearby bylanes. The saffron camp activists then ransacked a few motorcycles and shops in the area. A huge police contingent was rushed to the spot to control the incensed activists. State minister Aroop Biswas has also reached the troubled area to take stock of the situation.