West Bengal, April 22: A clash broke out between police and locals after they objected to the road being blocked by the locals, who alleged improper distribution of ration material amid coronavirus lockdown. The incident took place in Baduria, North 24 Parganas.

Aritra Ghosh, Baduria Municipality Councillor of Ward no 9 said, "Day before yesterday we had given ration material to each family there. Today I got an info that locals have blocked the road and when Police went there they were attacked. The administration is looking into the matter now." Coronavirus Outbreak: Free Rice From Ration Shops to 7.5 Crore People in West Bengal Till September, Announces CM Mamata Banerjee.

In a similar incident, clashes broke out outside PDS outlets in parts of West Bengal earlier this month as people jostled to get free ration being distributed by the state government. Police had to intervene to control the mob.

Here's the video of the clash shared by ANI:

There have been other incidents of violence from shops in Purulia''s Balarampur where two groups clashed over free ration. The dealer was also thrashed by the mob for failing to provide the quantity of foodgrain promised by the state government. In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the West Bengal government has announced free rice for over 7.5 crore population in the state till September. The rice is being given to those people who were getting it for Rs 2 a kg.

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