At least two persons were killed and eight others injured when police opened fire at peaceful protesters here on Monday.
According to details, villagers were holding peaceful protest outside Doudapur Police Station against the misbehaviour and manhandling of police personnel.
In order to disperse the protesting villagers, the police opened fire on them, thus killing two people and leaving eight others wounded.
The injured protestors were rushed to a nearby hospital, where according to hospital sources condition of some injured was serious and it was feared that the death toll would rise further.
Meanwhile, leaders of political parties and locals have strongly condemned the police firing and demanded an inquiry and strict action against those responsible for firing at the unarmed protestors.
