RAF rained teargas, mob hit back with bricks & stones

At RG Kar hospital in Kolkata, vandalism extended beyond the premises, involving clashes between a mob and police. Despite police reinforcements, further violence ensued, necessitating Rapid Action Force intervention. Sources linked the vandals to local slums, and CM Mamata Banerjee blamed opposition parties. A ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest was disrupted, injuring several people, including police officers and hospital staff.