In a strong-worded assertion, after clashes broke out between two teams throughout a Ram Navami procession in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday mentioned “hooligans and thugs” might be “crushed” with an iron hand.

Two Ram Navami processions had been organised within the Rishra police station space, and the second was allegedly attacked close to Wellington Jute Mill More at GT Road. The BJP alleged that Pursurah BJP MLA Biman Ghosh was injured within the violence.

BJP vice-president Dilip Ghosh, who was within the procession that was attacked, mentioned folks had been strolling peacefully to the Jagannath temple in Mahesh when stones had been hurled at it. A number of police personnel had been reportedly injured within the violence.

Reacting to the newest violence, Bose mentioned reinforcement rushed to the spot, and culprits can be booked on Sunday evening itself and put behind the bars. “We are determined. This kind of hooliganism thwarts democratic processes,” the Bengal governor instructed information company ANI.

“Hooligans and thugs will be crushed with an iron hand. They will be made to curse the day they were born. Democracy can’t be derailed. The state is determined to put an end to this arson and looting. Lawbreakers will soon realise that they’re playing with fire,” ANI quoted Bose as saying.

BJP’s Ghosh mentioned there have been many ladies and youngsters within the procession that was attacked. “Suddenly, stones were hurled at us from one side of the road. Several policemen were also injured in the stone-pelting even though I and some other leaders were rescued and taken out of the area through adjacent lanes,” information company PTI quoted him as saying.

“Police managed to chase away the trouble-makers after being silent spectators for a while,” he alleged.

Bengal business minister Shashi Panja alleged the BJP was indulging within the destruction of peace and tranquility of the state.

“The BJP is known for vandalism of public property, and triggering communal riots all over the country,” she alleged.

Panja mentioned the rally, which was attacked, was being led by Dilip Ghosh, “who is known for his provocative statements”.

The state house division suspended web companies within the Rishra and Mahesh areas of Hooghly from 11pm on Sunday to 11pm on Monday, authorities officers mentioned citing an order. Movement of visitors on sure roads was additionally restricted until Monday.

Violence throughout Ram Navami celebrations rocked components of neighbouring Howrah district on Thursday and Friday. More than 45 folks have been arrested, prohibitory orders had been imposed and the web was suspended to deliver the state of affairs below management.