The police claimed they took action after slum dwellers attacked them with brickbats.
The police said that 13 persons, including seven women, were arrested and taken to the police headquarters at Lalbazar.
The Rapid Action Force was deployed in the area.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had yesterday alleged that Maoists were behind the trouble at Nonandanga and as also an NGO.
Earlier Debolina Chakraborty, a member of the Matangiri Hazra Samity, claimed by the police to be a front organisation of the Maoists, and molecular scientist Partha Sarathi Roy were arrested on the charge of inciting slum dwellers.
Chakraborty was still in CID custody, while Roy was now out on bail. PTI PB PC
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app