Howrah (WB): A man, stated to be an anti-social element, was shot dead when policemen clashed with a gang in Belur area of Howrah district, police said. Two policemen were injured and a police vehicle was damaged during the clash that took place at Votebagan locality last night.

Following reports that a group of people were loitering in the locality with arms, police went to the spot the anti-socials attacked them, police said.