The incident happened at Babughat’s Baje Kadamtala Ghat early on Wednesday
A team led by Sukanta Kumar Haldar (47) was posted at the ghat to manage crowd during immersions. Two members, Sudeep Paul, 38, of Rashbehari Avenue, and Sourjya Bose, 33, of Hindusthan Road, allegedly refused to follow the instructions and demanded entry towards the ghat. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Police said the two men became aggressive, abused and threatened officers, and then allegedly attacked Haldar and two other cops. Members of Hindustan Purbanchal Park Club arrived with an idol. Police asked them not to enter the immersion area all at once. Haldar was injured in the incident. Download the TOI App.
Kolkata: Maidan Police arrested two men for allegedly assaulting on-duty police officers and obstructing them during Kali Puja idol immersion at Babughat’s Baje Kadamtala Ghat early on Wednesday.