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Clash in south Kolkata with bombs and firing, 10 arrested
Rival groups clashed on Kankulia Road in Golpark, south Kolkata, hurling bombs, firing bullets, and throwing stones. Two injured, vehicles damaged, 10 held by police.
Why It Matters
Incident highlights rising street violence in Kolkata involving crude bombs and firearms, raising concerns over public safety and gang rivalries.
Timeline
2 Events
10 arrests made
February 2, 2026
Police arrested 10 individuals following the clash involving bombs and firing in south Kolkata.[4]
Clash erupts in south Kolkata
February 1, 2026, Sunday night
Violence erupted on Kankulia Road in Golpark. Over 100 youths from rival groups clashed, hurling bombs, bullets, and stones. Two people injured, several cars and bikes damaged, police vehicle windscreen broken. Dispute over a picnic suspected as cause, allegedly led by Sona Pappu.[3]