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WB: One killed, 19 inured in Trinamool-CPI-M clash

September 22, 2012 14:20 IST
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One person was killed and another 19 injured during a clash in Burdwan district between followers of the ruling Trinamool Congress [ Images ] and the Opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist, police said.

The incident took place on Friday night at Kaity Bazar area after which three injured were shifted to a hospital in Kolkata [ Images ] and 16 admitted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.

Local tribals reportedly used bow and arrow during the clash, police said adding that a TMC supporter Sk Siraj of Alampur was taken to local hospital but was declared dead.

Police raided the area later on and so far 20 accused have been arrested.
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