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FLOODS IN INDIA POLICE FIRE ON ANGRY MOB (Unitea Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Received 3rd September 10.5 a.m. CALCUTTA, 2nd August. The Ganges floods were responsible for two deaths in tragic circumstances. The inhabitants of several villages near Cliapra, Mt Bihar, threatened by devastation by floods, attempted to cut the railway to allow the water to escape over tlie surrounding country. British and Indian magistrates and police officers who tried to prevent them were attacked by ap angry mob of 500 armed with spears and stocks. The police were forced to fire, injuring several, two fatally. Tlie situation at present is under control. Many arrests liav e been made.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 3 September 1934, Page 5
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