Overview
- The Jahangir Mohalla outpost in Asansol, which was attacked Friday night, saw stone pelting and vandalism after a protest over a mosque loudspeaker complaint turned violent.
- Police used a lathi charge and, according to some reports, tear gas to clear the crowd, and extra police and Central Forces now guard the area.
- Officers said seven people have been arrested so far, and raids based on CCTV and phone videos are underway to identify more suspects.
- The outreach followed a statewide order a day earlier to enforce Supreme Court rules that ban blocking roads and limit loudspeakers at religious sites to roughly 65–75 decibels.
- Locals described fear after stones shattered vehicles and shopfronts, while officials urged calm and warned of strict legal action against those found responsible.