In West Bengal, the President of Gorkha Jana Mukti Morcha Mr. Bimal Gurung backtracked and decided to continue the indefinite Darjeeling hill bandh. The announcement came shortly after his announcement of relaxation in bandh for 24 hours from tomorrow. The indefinite bandh which entered the sixth day today was called to protest the February eight Sibechu police firing which claimed lives of three Morcha activists. Large number of Morcha supporters courted arrest protesting against the incident in Darjeeling, Kurseong and in Kalimpong today but they were released on bond latter. They were demanding CBI enquiry into the Sibechu police firing and creation of separate state of Gorkhaland comprising Darjeeling hills, Terai and Doors in Jalpaiguri district.
News On AIR | February 14, 2011 8:41 PM
GJM backtracks; Darjeeling bandh to continue