Kolkata/IBNS, July 4 -- Representatives of over 35 traders' associations on Friday withdrew their indefinite strike at Kolkata's wholesale Posta market after four people were arrested in connection with the assault on a 73-year-old trade leader, according to media reports.

The wholesale market, which is one of Asia's largest, had remained shut as a mark of protest after Posta Bazaar Merchants' Association general secretary Bishwanath Agarwal was allegedly slapped, abused and pelted with eggs by a group of around 50 people on Thursday ahead of an association meeting.

FIR filed, four arrested

Members of the association lodged a complaint with Jorabagan Police Station soon after the incident, following which a First Information Report (FI...