Violence and Rioting By Disaffected Muslims
On September 22, 2007, a violent Muslim mob went on rampage in the Park Circus and Tiljala area of Kolkata - Beniapukur, Topsia, Tangra and Kkaraya Police Station Areas - and set a police vehicle on fire when a rumour spread that Rehman's body had disappeared from the police morgue. More than a dozen Policemen were injured in brickbatting and stone-pelting. They again set a Police vehicle on fire around noon. The area became a battlefield as the angry mob first blocked a road and then burned out 8 private buses. Some young Muslims were seen brandishing swords and shotguns. A few shots were fired at the mob by the Police. The enraged mob, numbering around 300, then attacked policemen with bricks and yet another 4x4 jeep was set on fire. Heavily outnumbered and facing unprecedented ferocity from angry Muslim youths brandishing swords, machetes and shotguns, Police was forced to beat a retreat. It was only after senior Muslim leaders appealed for peace that the situation was brought under control. Only 17 policemen were injured, while 24 Muslim youths were injured. 12 vehicles had been completely damaged - including three police vehicles, including a special 4x4 jeep.
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