16 people arrested, Bajrangdal

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 19:11 [IST]

Basirhat (Bengal), Mar 04 (UNI) At least 16 people were arrested following a clash between two rival groups at Sarberia under Sandeshkhali police station area in North 24 Parganas today.

Unofficial sources said Bajrangdal members were holding a meeting on the occasion of Holi when a rival group attacked the people assembled in the meeting venue resulting in clash between them.

Many people sustained injuries following the clash.

Police immediately rushed to the spot and rounded up at least 16 people.

A police picket was installed in the area to maintain law and order, police said.

At least three arms were seized from the people arrested, police said.

UNI

Topics: FESTIVAL-HOLI-ARREST

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