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Lathicharge, tear gas and water cannon at the Nabanna march

INC-0015 reported Howrah and central Kolkata

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Lathicharge, tear gas and water cannon at the Nabanna march. 27 August 2024, Howrah and central Kolkata. 26 sourced evidence items on the record, reported. No order authorising the force has been located.

  • Date: 27 August 2024
  • Location: Howrah and central Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Evidence state: reported
  • Evidence items on the record: 26

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