Howrah Bridge Turns Into Fortress As Police Use Water Cannons Against Protesters

Kolkata: The student-led peaceful protest in Kolkata, ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ has turned violent as Calcutta Police has launched attacks on the protestors.

The protest has turned the iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata into a fortress.

Kolkata's Iconic Howrah Bridge Turns into Fortress

Protests continue at Howrah Bridge, as part of 'Nabanna Abhiyan' march, over RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case.

To curb the protest and the voice of the people, Calcutta Police has launched tear gas, lathi charge attacks and water cannons at the protestors.

The iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata has turned into a fortress but the protestors continue to stay strong; they bravely face the attacks of the Mamata cops.

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The demonstration, led by student platform Chhatrasamaj and the Sangrami Joutha Mancha of state government employees, began from College Square in north Kolkata and Santragachi in Howrah. 

Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the arrest of those responsible for the crime.

Protesters accused Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to ensure the safety of women, which they believe contributed to the RG Kar incident that has sparked nationwide outrage.

The procession from College Square aimed to cross Howrah Bridge to reach Nabanna, while the group from Santragachi planned to proceed towards the state secretariat via Sibpur. In anticipation of the rally, police set up barricades along roads leading to Nabanna and enforced prohibitory orders in the area.