Two killed in Kolkata as rival groups clash
By IANSTuesday, October 5, 2010
KOLKATA - Two people were killed and four injured in a clash between two rival gangs in Chitpur area of the city Tuesday, police said.
The clash occurred between the supporters of Afsar and Afjal, both wanted in several cases. The unloading of railway wagons at Chitpur railway station was controlled by these gangs, leading to rivalry between them, police said.
An altercation ensued over the parking of a truck for carrying material from railway wagons. Following the dispute, members of Afjal’s group beat up those in Afsar’s camp, said a senior police officer.
To take revenge, Afsar’s supporters attacked the other group Tuesday morning and a clash broke out. The gangs hurled bombs and fired at each other. Akram, a member of Afjal’s group, was killed on the spot.
Afjal’s associates attacked the other group, killing Afsar’s elder brother Akram.
Biswarup Ghosh, deputy commissioner of police, said: “Two people died in the clash while four members belonging to both groups received critical injuries.”
A huge contingent of police has been deployed in the area. Search operations are on, but no one has been arrested so far.
“The situation is under control and we have detained a few people for interrogation,” said Ghosh.
