Kolkata: An 18-year-old boy was shot dead in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district early on Saturday, police said. Locals said the victim had protested against gambling and extortion.

The death led to panic and anger in Pujali area, with the opposition accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of having a hand in the incident. The Trinamool, however, rubbished the allegation.