Kolkata, May 6 -- Kolkata police on Wednesday imposed a ban on rallies with earthmovers and bulldozers and arrested over 1,500 people across the state in the last 48 hours in connection with post-poll clashes, police said.

This comes a day after allegations surfaced that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters vandalised shops in Kolkata's New Market area with bulldozer and also attacked the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office.

"Action will be taken. A specific case is being lodged. No rallies will be allowed with earthmovers and other similar vehicles. Police will take action against owners of such vehicles if they are used in rallies. The vehicle will be immediately seized and the rally will be cancelled. Legal action wi...