Kolkata, March 15 -- Violent clashes between two groups broke out over Holi celebrations in West Bengal's Birbhum on Friday, forcing the state government to suspend internet services in the affected areas of the district, media reports said.

The heated verbal exchanges took place followed by a clash between a group and some intoxicated individuals in Sainthia town on Friday.

Cops have detained 20 people in connection with the incident.

There was no arson, police said.

A massive contingent of security forces has been deployed to manage the law and order.

The internet services have been suspended in five gram panchayat areas of Sainthia till March 17 to prevent the spread of misinformation.

The affected areas are Hatora, Mathpalsa, Ha...