Football fans clash with police amid protests

PROTESTS against the horrific rape and murder of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital spilled on to the streets on Sunday after the police clamped prohibitory orders and cancelled the much-anticipated football match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium.

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The police action united supporters of traditional arch rivals of the two century-old clubs. In a rare show of solidarity, the supporters men, women, young and old—of both clubs gathered at the stadium, with the slogan 'We want justice' reverberating in the air.

Around 4 pm on Sunday, the fans started assembling in front of the VIP Gate of the Saltlake Stadium where the Durand Cup derby match was scheduled but called off by the administration, owing to security concerns.