Fear hung heavy on Monday at Nalkora village in Sandeshkhali’s Hatgachi where four people had been feared killed in a fierce clash between Trinamul and BJP activists on Saturday evening. But, for the 1,200-odd residents of this small patch, life has suddenly turned out to be a game of survival. Rakesh Mondal and Chottu Mondal for instance have not returned home since their visit to Calcutta. Others like Krishnapada, Bhola and Gautam have opted to stay back at their relatives’ houses to stay safe. Police vans have been stationed around the two temples of the locality to keep a watch on any suspicious movements.

Source: The Telegraph June 10, 2019 21:00 UTC