Man carrying pistol tries to enter Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata

A man with a licensed pistol tried to enter Union Home Minister Amit Shah rally venue in Kolkata today. The man was stopped by volunteers and police and has been sent back. The man has been identified as ex-CAPF personnel, Jadu Nandy from Durgapur who has claimed to be a BJP supporter. Shah arrived in the city on a day-long visit, as opposition parties protested against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and raised 'Go Back' slogans outside the airport.

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