In West Bengal three persons were killed in a series of clashes between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters at Makra village under Parui Police Station in Birbhum District on Monday.

According to official sources victim include two Trinamool Congress and one BJP supporters.

A number of houses were set on fire and both the warring groups indiscriminately used bombs and fire during the clashes.

Police force was also attacked by bombs and fire arms. Large police contingent has been deployed in the area.

AIR correspondent reports that the officers incharge of the Parui Police Station Prasenjit Dutta was attacked last week when a team led by him raided a Block health centre in the area, where huge quantity of bombs were stored.