May 21, 2010 1:18 PM

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All India Gorkha League President Madan Tamang killed

In West Bengal, All India Gorkha League, AIGL, President Madan Tamang, was today killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Darjeeling town. <br/><br/>Darjeeling District Magistrate Surindra Gupta said Tamang was attacked near the Planters' Club when he was supervising arrangements for a meeting scheduled for later in the day. <br/><br/>There was a clash between AIGL supporters and activists of the GJM who were opposed to the meeting following which police fired five rounds. Mr.Gupta said no one was injured in the firing.<br/><br/>Inspector-General of Police (North Bengal) K L Tamta said patrolling has been intensified to avoid any untoward incident in the area.<br/><br/><br/>

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