4 more held for Golf Green arson

Kolkata: Police on Tuesday arrested four more for their alleged involvement in the Golf Green arson case.

Bappa Prasad (21), Prabir Kayal (26), Bachu Das (56) and Bappa Sardar (31) were picked up from various places on Prince Gholam Mohammad Shah Road and slapped with various charges, including rioting, arson and disturbing peace.

They have been sent to police custody till February 4.

On Sunday night, residents of Rongkal slum had ransacked a tea shop on Prince Gholam Mohammad Shah Road over allegations that the owner was selling drugs to local youths.

The suicide by Amit Roy, 25, a local resident, triggered the violence.