Midnight Clash in Durgapur as BJP Workers Storm Police Station

Tension gripped Durgapur in West Bengal late Tuesday night after a group of BJP workers and supporters gathered outside a local police station and clashed with security personnel.

The situation escalated around midnight at the Coke Oven police station when a large crowd of BJP supporters arrived and began protesting. Eyewitnesses said the crowd turned aggressive, pushing against the gates and attempting to force their way inside. Police had to intervene to prevent them from entering, leading to a brief scuffle.

As the situation worsened, authorities deployed central forces to bring the unrest under control. The area remained tense for hours as protesters continued raising slogans and staging a sit-in outside the station.

The protest was triggered by the arrest of BJP workers earlier in the day. The demonstration was led by party candidate Laxman Chandra Ghorui, who, along with hundreds of supporters, surrounded the police station and accused the police of acting under pressure from the ruling party.

According to BJP leaders, the police action was one-sided and targeted their workers unfairly. During the protest, police officer Vijay Dalpati reportedly faced strong resistance from the crowd.

The roots of the conflict trace back to a violent clash on Sunday night at Bankura Crossing, where supporters of the BJP and TMC allegedly fought following a long-standing rivalry. Several people from both sides were injured and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.

After investigating the incident, police arrested three individuals from both groups on Tuesday. However, the BJP claims that innocent workers are being detained while the actual culprits remain free.

Reacting strongly, Laxman Chandra Ghorui alleged that BJP workers were arrested without justification. He also claimed that police conducted late-night raids on their homes and said the party would not remain silent against what he described as injustice.