The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted multiple searches in Kolkata, West Bengal in a case relating to the clash between two communities in the jurisdiction of Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata and recovered over Rs 33.87 lakh from the house of the accused persons.

The agency conducted searches at 17 locations in Bhukailash Road in Mominpur area of Kolkata in connection with the probe into the case, the NIA said in a statement.

The case relates to the clash between persons of different communities who had assembled unlawfully near 8/H/1 Bhukailash Road, Kol-23. These persons were equipped with deadly weapons, including firearms, bombs and sticks near 12/1, MayurBhanj Road, Kolkata. These persons indulged in brick-batting, stone-pelting and also hurled bombs at each other. They also attacked the security forces personnel and physically assaulted them, and damaged a number of vehicles.

They also attempted to kill the police personnel. At least one policeman was injured in the attack by the mob, according to the FIR.

   The case was initially registered as FIR No. 482/2022 dated October  10 at Ekbalpur police station, Kolkata was registered by NIA on October 18.

“During the searches conducted today a total amount of Rs 33,87,300 (Rs 30,55,000 from the house of Md. Salauddin Siddique, Rs 1,59,300 from the house of Zakir Hossain and Rs 1,73,000 from the house of Tipu, (all three are evading arrest), sharp-edged weapons and other incriminating items have been seized. Further investigations in the case are in progress,” it added.