Kolkata Police lathicharge journalists
According to reports, after being assaulted by cops while covering Left parties' march to state secretariat Nabanna, a large number of Kolkata-based scribes blocked a nearby road, demanding an immediate action against the policemen who manhandled them.
A large police force along with RAF and combat force rushed to the scene and after getting direction from senior IPS official Murali Dhar Sharma, security personnel suddenly attacked the peaceful gathering of journalists.
Few senior and junior media persons, including IBNS correspondent Deepayan Sinha, were beaten up by the police force here.
Later police dispersed the agitating reporters from the area.
Hours ago, police restored to lathicharge when Lefts protest march to Nabanna went violent.
Several protesters and at least 12 media persons were seriously injured in the skirmish.
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