Civic police volunteer dies after scuffle

A civic police volunteer died, allegedly after being beaten up by another civic police volunteer, at Udaynarayanpur in Howrah district.

Police said Jayanta Santra was declared dead at hospital after allegedly being beaten up his neighbour and another civic volunteer Bappa Mallick last night.

The duo had an argument over digital ration card distribution issue after which a scuffle ensued, police said quoting neighbours.

A case has been started and inquiry was on.