A police team was pelted with stones when they went to a Beckbagan neighbourhood on Friday night following reports that a man armed with a dagger was trying to attack neighbours.
Police said four of their personnel were injured in Chamru Khansama Lane.
“On receipt of information of a disturbance from 13D Chamru Khansama Lane, police went there. A group of people started throwing stones and bricks at our men. Four police personnel and some others suffered injuries,” said deputy commissioner, south-east division, Debasmita Das.
Eight persons were arrested during raids conducted till late on Friday night.