2016 Kaliachak riots, Riots in India
The 2016 Kaliachak riots were a violent protest in the Malda district of West Bengal, India.
On January 3, 2016, a large mob set fire to the Kaliachak police station and several vehicles.
The unrest was sparked over controversial comments made by a right-wing political leader.
The riots led to a temporary halt in transportation and trade within the region.
The Kaliachak riots exposed tensions between local communities and law enforcement agencies.
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