Mamata Banerjee says communal violence breaks out in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas over objectionable Facebook post

Kolkata: A communal violence broke out in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district over an objectionable post on Facebook on Tuesday. 

The incident prompted the Centre to rush at least 400 paramilitary personnel to the violence-hit district. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today in Kolkata that the clashes between members of two communities have broken out in Baduria in Basirhat sub-division of the district over the objectionable post.

According to official sources, the clashes were triggered over the Facebook post about a holy site that was shared last evening.

Meanwhile, at least 400 paramilitary forces have been rushed to the district to assist the administration in containing law and order situation.