The PS was attacked by local people on Sunday in connection with a cattle traders death on 5th September. The PS was attacked by local people on Sunday in connection with a cattle traders death on 5th September. The police arrested 49 individuals after a mob attacked the Dholahat police station at South 24 Parganas district. Since the incident, communal tension has prevailed in the area with both communities alleging atrocities. The police admitted that communal tension prevailed in the area and RAF has been deployed in the area in an attempt to bring order and peace in the area.

Source: Indian Express September 12, 2016 14:27 UTC