December 23, 2025 12:26 am (IST)
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Kolkata: 1 injured in Maniktala group clash over Holi celebration
Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): At least one man was injured in a clash between two groups at Maniktala area in north Kolkata on Wednesday, reports said.
According to reports, two local groups were engaged in a verbal duel with each other over Holi (Dol) celebration in the noon and it turned into a clash very soon.
A local was attacked by blade during the clash and was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
A huge police force and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.
However, police have detained three persons so far in connection with the incident.
(Reporting by Deepayan Sinha)
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