Factional scuffles of Islamists shock Barasat
Jagannathpur in Barasat, prominent town in the outskirts of Kolkata and also district headquarters of the district of North 24 Paraganas, is virtually unrestrained now owing to violent conflicts between two groups, led by criminals professing Islam, of ruling Trinamool Congress that erupted once more on June 17 over controls of local syndicates. The problem burst out Tuesday in the morning leading to the appearance of a large police contingent to rein in warring culprits. Even if police was present in strength, they were also attacked. It has been learnt, culprits of both groups attacked police also causing grave injuries of two police personnel. Bombs were hurled randomly; 10 local people got serious injuries as a result. Injured people were admitted to the Barasat District Hospital. Trinamool leadership is worried highly owing to rising scuffles, it has also been learnt. According to police and local sources, scuffles regarding supply of raw materials to real estate projects, b...