India, June 8 -- South Kolkata's Jadavpur area witnessed a dramatic late-night showdown on Sunday as protesters clashed with security personnel over a hawker eviction drive, leading to the detention of political workers, including Left leader Srijan Bhattacharyya.

Several demonstrators were reportedly injured during the confrontation, which heightened tensions in the area.

The unrest began when authorities launched an eviction operation around the Jadavpur Railway Station premises, with bulldozers demolishing several alleged illegal shops and structures.

Anticipating the drive, local residents, hawkers, and activists from Left parties and the Congress gathered at the site to resist the operation.

Protesters attempted to halt the opera...