WEST BENGAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his speech at a rally here in North 24 Parganas district on Saturday after a stampede-like situation broke out at the venue in which many people were injured.
Several women and children were injured, a senior police officer said.
While Modi was addressing the well-attended rally of the Matua community, hundreds of supporters, who were standing outside the venue tried to barge into the inner ring of the rally ground, leading to the commotion.
The hue and cry resulted in a security scare and senior police and SPG officials tried to stop people from crossing the barricade and enter the no-man’s security zone.
Later, police officials formed a human chain to stop people from going near the stage, from where the Prime Minster was addressing the crowd.
Modi tried to pacify the crowd by asking them to stay put in their places and stop trying to come to the front of the inner ring.
However, his pleas went unheard as supporters started throwing chairs inside the no-man’s zone in front of the stage to make space for others to stand in the inner ring, which was earmarked for women.
Following the commotion, Modi abruptly cut short his speech, saying he has another rally to attend and decided to leave the venue. (AGENCIES)
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