June 20, 2017 2:45 PM

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Uneasy calm prevails in violence hit Darjeeling

An uneasy calm prevails in Darjeeling as the strike call given by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in the hills entered the ninth day on Tuesday. <br/><br/>Educational institutes are closed and there is a low attendance in government offices. <br/><br/>Shops and business establishments are mostly closed. No violent incident has, so far, been reported from anywhere in the district on Tuesday.<br/>'<br/>GJM is demanding a separate Gorkhaland and is protesting against the alleged killing of three of its supporters in clashes with police.<br/>'<br/>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again reiterated that her government will not talk to anyone indulging in violence.<br/><br/>GJM has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday to mull over the steps that can be taken by the government, the administration and political parties to evolve a strategy to prevent further violence and damage to life and property.<br/>

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