New Delhi: 9 people who attacked the RG Kar Medical College Hospital during the protest against the rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata have been arrested. The police informed that those who vandalized the protest panthal and the police check post were arrested.
A group of people attacked the hospital on Thursday morning. The attack was carried out amid heavy vigilance in the wake of the protests. The assailants destroyed vehicles and public property and attacked the police.
Later, the police had to resort to lathi charge and tear gas shells. 15 policemen were injured. Later, Kolkata Police released pictures of some of the attackers. After it spread widely on social media, 9 people were arrested within hours. Their information has not been released.