Asansol, May 16 -- A brawl erupted between two groups of people, followed by stone pelting at the police outpost, causing minor damage, according to a police official. The West Bengal police have launched an investigation to identify the accused persons.

Speaking to the reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Asansol Durgapur Police commissionerate, Dhruba Das, on Saturday, informed that the incident took place on late Friday evening at around 9 PM.

He added that the authorities have introduced Police picketing at some locations, and the situation is now under control.

"Around 9 pm last night, a huge crowd had gathered to discuss some issue. Police personnel were also here. Two groups had formed amid the crowd, and they started an ar...