<p>At least 18 people have been arrested and several others detained in connection with rioting and arson in the city's Behala area, following the death of a six-year-old boy in a road accident.</p>.<p>A speeding truck had crushed the Class 2 student and left his father battling for life in hospital on Friday morning, triggering massive protests.</p>.<p>"We have arrested 18 persons for their alleged involvement in rioting and arson yesterday," a police officer said.</p>.<p>Another officer said a few others have also been detained for their suspected involvement.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/minor-crushed-to-death-by-speeding-truck-in-kolkata-massive-protests-erupt-1243679.html">Minor crushed to death by speeding truck in Kolkata, massive protests erupt</a></strong></p>.<p>The police had on Friday night arrested the driver and helper of the truck.</p>.<p>Several police vehicles and private buses were set on fire in the aftermath of the accident, prompting the administration to deploy RAF personnel in large numbers.</p>.<p>Police also baton-charged protesters and fired tear gas shells to bring the situation under control on Friday.</p>.<p>The deceased boy's father is undergoing treatment at state-run SSKM Hospital.</p>
<p>At least 18 people have been arrested and several others detained in connection with rioting and arson in the city's Behala area, following the death of a six-year-old boy in a road accident.</p>.<p>A speeding truck had crushed the Class 2 student and left his father battling for life in hospital on Friday morning, triggering massive protests.</p>.<p>"We have arrested 18 persons for their alleged involvement in rioting and arson yesterday," a police officer said.</p>.<p>Another officer said a few others have also been detained for their suspected involvement.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/minor-crushed-to-death-by-speeding-truck-in-kolkata-massive-protests-erupt-1243679.html">Minor crushed to death by speeding truck in Kolkata, massive protests erupt</a></strong></p>.<p>The police had on Friday night arrested the driver and helper of the truck.</p>.<p>Several police vehicles and private buses were set on fire in the aftermath of the accident, prompting the administration to deploy RAF personnel in large numbers.</p>.<p>Police also baton-charged protesters and fired tear gas shells to bring the situation under control on Friday.</p>.<p>The deceased boy's father is undergoing treatment at state-run SSKM Hospital.</p>