Violence in Bengal as Brazil-UK goes off air

Among the worst affected areas in south Kolkata were Kasba, Park Lane, Park Circus, Bhowanipore, Ritchie Road and Topsia. While Latin Americans sailed past the English to move up to the semis, frantic supporters, unable to watch the match live on their television sets, rang up newspaper offices to ascertain the result.

Cable services were restored on the west bank at 1.45 pm and in south Kolkata after 3 pm. An RPG Netcom spo-kesman regretted inconvenience caused to consumers and said an inquiry was on. The company and RPG group flagship CESC Ltd, a private power utility, had earlier assured uninterrupted telecast.