Police Injured in Clash Over DJ Music During Saraswati Puja Procession in Pandua

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, February 9, 2025, Hooghly : A police officer sustained severe injuries, including a fractured head, after being struck by a brick during a violent altercation in Niyal village of Panchghara Tor gram panchayat, Pandua. A village policeman was also injured in the incident, which erupted on Saturday afternoon over the use of a DJ sound system during a Saraswati Puja procession.

As the intermediate examinations approach, villagers had raised concerns over the loud music being played through the sound system. Responding to the complaints, the police attempted to intervene and asked the participants to turn off the music. However, this led to an argument between the officers and the procession participants.

Tensions escalated when a section of villagers allegedly obstructed the police from turning off the sound system. A group of individuals reportedly surrounded the police and launched an attack, pelting them with bricks and stones. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rajdev Hazra suffered a severe head injury from a brick, while Village Police officer Sudip Ghosh was also injured in the clash.

Both injured officers were promptly taken to Pandua Rural Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Upon receiving news of the incident, a large contingent of police personnel, led by the Additional Superintendent of Police and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Crime of Hooghly Rural Police, was dispatched to the area. After considerable effort, the police were able to restore order.

Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violence. A search operation is underway to locate the miscreants involved in the attack. The administration has urged residents to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement to prevent further unrest in the area.