Kolkata: A pedestrian was killed after being knocked down by a CTC bus here Monday night, triggering mob protest and subsequent lathicharge by police.
The 45-year-old man died in a hit-and-run incident at Rajabazar crossing around 9:45 pm, following which a mob gathered at the spot and blocked APC road, disrupting traffic movement. The mob also pelted stones at the police team, which rushed to the spot, prompting the personnel to batoncharge the crowd.
Traffic movement resumed after some time.
PTI